May 082014
A fast attack submarine of the United States will arrive in the Philippines on Friday for a routine port call, state-run Philippines News Agency reported Thursday.
USS Chicago (SSN-721) is a Los Angeles-class submarine. It can support anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
The submarine’s home port is in Guam.
The commanding officer is Cmdr. Lance Thompson, the USS Chicago is part of the US Pacific Fleet and has a crew of 135 sailors.
During its port call, the vessel crew will replenish supplies and engage in rest and relaxation. — Joel Locsin/ELR, GMA News
