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Lancaster native
participates in world’s

largest international
maritime warfare
exercise
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—A 2008 Lan- a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the
caster High School graduate and Lancaster, inherent flexibility of maritime forces. These ca- India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexi-Notes: None this offers a tremendous opportunity for them.”
Calif., native is serving in the U.S. Navy and is pabilities range from disaster relief and maritime co, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People’s “I think it is pretty cool to be serving aboard
participating in the world’s largest international security operations to sea control and complex Republic of China, Peru, the Republic of Korea, ADC5_9551A0012_3-75x21_BWNP_R1.indd
maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific war fighting. The relevant, realistic training pro- the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Thai- a ship that is named for our country,” said Pete.
Exercise. gram includes amphibious operations, gunnery, land, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United “We have a feeling that we must hold the stan-
missile, anti-submarine and air defense exercises, States. dard for all other ships in the fleet.”
Petty Officer 3rd Class Milton Pete is an en- as well as counter-piracy, mine clearance opera-
gineman aboard USS America, currently operat- tions, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and “I’ve been particularly excited about this op- Challenging living conditions build strong
ing out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. salvage operations. portunity. We’ve just come out of a lengthy peri- fellowship among the crew, Pete explained. The
od of maintenance,” said Capt. Michael W. Baze, crew is highly motivated, and quickly adapt to
A Navy engineman is responsible for maintain- The Department of the Navy’s Great Green Commanding Officer of USS America. “Our sail- changing conditions. It is a busy life of special-
ing the ship’s engineering equipment. Fleet yearlong initiative will also play a major ors knew this was coming and that it is a unique ized work, watches, and drills.
role in RIMPAC. The initiative highlights global experience to exercise our abilities while build-
“I’m new aboard America and working to learn operations using energy conservation measures ing our connections with allies. RIMPAC gives “The Navy has taught me patience,” added
as much as I can about the ship,” said Pete. “The and alternative fuel blends to demonstrate how us the opportunity to strengthen our bond with Pete.
RIMPAC exercise has required that I learn my optimizing energy use increases resiliency and these navies in addition to sending a message to
role quickly.” operational readiness. During RIMPAC, almost the world about our collective strength. Our crew Editor’s note: Additional information about
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