The deployment of the U.K.’s carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific for the first time in almost 25 years marks a historic achievement in the bilateral partnership between the U.S. and U.K. The carrier strike group pulled into Apra Harbor in the midst of the CSG21 deployment to the Indo-Pacific region led by UK flag ship HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Guam’s low COVID transmission rates and high vaccination status provides a safe haven port for British Sailors to enjoy some downtime before going back to sea during a tough deployment.
Capt. Mike Luckett, Naval Base Guam commanding officer, was quoted as saying:
“The deployment of Carrier Strike Group 21 is an incredible and historic milestone for both the Royal Navy and the U.S. Navy, highlighting the interoperability and global reach of our combined forces, as we work together with our allies and partners towards our shared interest in a free and open rules-based order. It marks the culmination of nearly 10 years of carrier cooperation between the U.S. and UK defense establishments and demonstrates the depth of our bilateral relationship. U.S. Naval Base Guam is proud to host our allies for this historic visit, which is a vital reminder of Guam’s strategic importance in the Western Pacific.”
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