USS Lake Erie Calls at Osaka, Japan

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser of the U.S. Navy USS Lake Erie (CG 70) arrived in Osaka, Japan for a scheduled port visit on April 10.

The visit is designed to strengthen maritime partnerships with Japan and to enhance community relations with the city of Osaka.

“This isn’t just a port visit for Lake Erie, it’s a reflection of our commitment to a bilateral union between the U.S. and Japan,” said Capt. John Banigan, Lake Erie’s commanding officer.

While in Osaka Sailors will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of community service projects and tours.

Lake Erie is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Press Release, April 14, 2014, Image: Wikimedia