Submarine First U.S. Participant in International Fleet Review
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS081008-03
Release Date: 10/8/2008 2:54:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
PUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The city of Pusan hosts this year's International Fleet Review 2008, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean government and its armed forces Oct. 5-10.
The week-long event will feature 50 ships from 13 navies worldwide under the motto "All in One to the Sea, to the World." The first U.S. vessel to participate in the festivities was the USS Buffalo (SSN 715), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine.
The 130 member crew of the submarine participated in the event in conjunction with a routine port visit. The submarine hosted six distinguished visitor tours for Korean sailors and officers.
The chief's mess and the wardroom had socialized events with their Korean counterparts and even played a friendly game of soccer. Korean sailors also escorted 35 U.S. Sailors through Nampo-dong Market, which is Pusan's largest traditional market.
"The host submarine was great, they made us feel welcome and at home. They really supported us," said Master Chief Ashley McGee, Chief of the Boat. "I was impressed."
The Buffalo was commissioned on Nov. 5, 1983 in Norfolk and was transferred to the Pacific Fleet Submarine Force in 1984. In 2007, it was relocated from Naval Station Pearl Harbor to its current homeport at Naval Base Guam.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnfk/.
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