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    USS Pioneer Visits Busan

    USS Pioneer Arrives in Busan

    Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley Breedlove | 160826-N-SR567-022 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (August 26, 2016) - Lt. Cmdr. Scott A....... read more read more

    YONGDANG-DONG, 26, SOUTH KOREA

    08.26.2016

    Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley Breedlove 

    Commander, Naval Forces Korea

    BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), the new home for the U.S. Navy in Korea, Aug. 26, 2016.

    The regularly scheduled port visit is an opportunity for Sasebo-based Sailors to experience the culture and history of the ROK, as well as foster outstanding relations between the U.S. Navy, ROK military and the local Busan community..

    Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of partnership building and regional security.

    Commander, Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet, is the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force, headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa.

    For more news from Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visit www.public.navy.mil/surfor or follow the Surface Force at www.facebook.com/SurfaceWarriors; and on Twitter, @surfacewarriors.

    For more news from Naval Surface Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnsp/.

    For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cnfk/.

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2016
    Date Posted: 09.09.2016 07:20
    Story ID: 208265
    Location: YONGDANG-DONG, 26, KR

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