Chung-Hoon leaves Oman Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums , Carrier Strike Group 3 Public Affairs
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS “Salalah was a very unique place with many things to Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) successfully completed a see and do,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Michael D. Rawles, scheduled port visit to Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2. from Fayetteville, N.C. “The beaches, malls and resorts were all very nice, and they kind of reminded me of the While in port, the Sailors were able to experience the U.S.” culture of Oman and see the sights during tours set up by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). The ship’s MWR program set up tours that included camel rides and a tour of the Frankincense Trail. "Chung-Hoon's Sailors were able to enjoy a muchdeserved port call in a beautiful country,” said Cmdr. “My experience on the camel ride tour was really Brent Jackson, commanding officer, Chung-Hoon. fascinating,” said Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Rebecca Gilbert, from Jacksonville, Fla. “Being able “Salalah's people were incredibly kind, and the scenic to experience another country from atop a camel was mountains surrounding the region are something to great.” marvel. We are very thankful to the people of Oman for taking us in as guests and allowing the crew to enjoy Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area the scenery." of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, Many Sailors enjoyed their time in Salalah by connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through experiencing the local culture and seeing what the city the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke had to offer. points.
U.S. Navy Seaman Aman Pace, from Orangeburg, South Carolina, heaves a line to a tug boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) as the ship pulls out of Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2, 2019. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Mitchell Banis, from Kapolei, Hawaii, heaves a mooring line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) as the ship pulls out of Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2, 2019. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
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