United States aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, along with the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson, sailed in formation with the Republic of Singapore Navy frigate RSS Supreme and corvette RSS Valiant last April 6 in a passing exercise. During the exercise, ships from both navies practiced ship handling procedures, communications drills and navigating in several close formations. The event was a traditional naval greeting and training opportunity between partner navies after the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) made a brief port stop in Singapore. “This passing exercise offered a unique opportunity to further our capabilities to operate with and learn from one another,” said Cmdr. The TRCSG will continue maritime security patrols, presence operations and training with partners and allies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Philippine Star April 10, 2018 00:02 UTC