QINGDAO (July 28, 2015) Sailors from the People’s Liberation Army Navy demonstrate firefighting techniques for officers from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a tour of the People’s Liberation Army Navy guided-missile frigate Yantai (FFG 538). Stethem is visiting Qingdao for a port visit to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to broadening ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During Stethem’s visit, the crew will engage in sports activities and will host tours of the ship for the local residents and military members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) demonstrate damage control techniques to People’s Liberation Army Navy Rear Adm. Jiang Guoping, chief of staff of the North Sea Fleet during a ship tour following the arrival of Stethem to Qingdao for a port visit. The purpose of the port call in Qingdao is to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to broadening ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During Stethem’s visit, the crew will engage in sports activities and will host tours of the ship for the local residents and military members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)
Members of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy tour the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a port visit. The purpose of the port call in Qingdao is to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to broadening ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During Stethem’s visit, the crew will engage in sports activities and will host tours of the ship for the local residents and military members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)
Date Taken:07.28.2015 Date Posted:08.04.2015