ROKS Hansando Arrives at NAS Pensacola Highlighting U.S.-ROK Alliance, Installation Bicentennial
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DVIDS - Georgia"Hosting our Republic of Korea Navy allies aboard NAS Pensacola is an absolute privilege, especially as our installation marks 200 years of service to maritime defense," said NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra Newman. "Since 1826, this waterfront has forged America's naval power. Welcoming ROKS Hansando to our pier highlights our global partnerships and gives Pensacola the chance to show the incredible hospitality for which this community is renowned."
The visit brings together the Republic of Korea training vessel and the "Cradle of Naval Aviation" during the 200th anniversary year of the installation's establishment in 1826. The ship’s stay, scheduled through Oct. 29, provides an opportunity for ROK Navy sailors, midshipmen, U.S. Navy service members and the Pensacola community to engage in professional development, maritime cultural exchanges, and bilateral collaboration.
During the four-day port visit, ROKS Hansando crew and midshipmen are scheduled to participate in several events, including a friendly soccer match with U.S. personnel, a wreath laying ceremony at Pensacola’s Korean War Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park downtown, a tour of the National Naval Aviation Museum and observing the world-famous Blue Angels practice demonstration.
"Taking our first steps onto this historic ground, we’re honored to reaffirm the deep friendship and cooperation between our two navies, and to experience firsthand the strength of the ROK-U.S. alliance," said ROK Navy Cruise Training Task Group Commander Rear Adm. Joon-Yup Kim. "I hope our time here in Pensacola will not only deepen the friendship between our two nations, but also serve as a learning experience and a source of great pride for our service members and midshipmen."
Founded in 1826, Naval Air Station Pensacola, known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” supports operational and training missions for several tenant commands, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Aviation Schools Command and Center for Technical Training. The installation also hosts Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and Marine Aviation Training Support Group 23 and serves as the headquarters for Naval Education and Training Command. In addition to an active airfield, NAS Pensacola maintains a deepwater port supporting operations for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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