Mustin, McCain Sailors Improve More than Just Relationships in Korea
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS090504-10
Release Date: 5/4/2009 2:07:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Reckard, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Det. Japan
DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Sailors from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), as well as Sailors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, participated in a community relations project at the Ire Retirement Home in Donghae, Republic of Korea May 2.
Volunteers talked with residents, performed karaoke songs, cleaned some of the rooms in the home and served drinks and snacks.
"I like helping out when I can and it's nice to get a taste of the culture and the countries we go to," said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Hester from Marysville, Wash., assigned to Mustin.
"I think you should always volunteer. I think it's one of the reasons we come to these countries, to show that we're not just out there fighting wars -- we actually care about the welfare of the people we're out there protecting as well," said Hester.
More than 40 Sailors from the U.S. and ROK participated in the event.
"I love volunteering because it's what I have inside me to do. I love doing it and I love helping others," said Operations Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Edward Smith from Jacksonville, Fla., assigned to Mustin.
Mustin and John S. McCain are in Donghae for a scheduled port visit and are two of the seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15. Both ships are forward-deployed and operate out of Yokosuka, Japan.
For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.
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