US Navy Carrier Strike Group Concludes Thai Port Visit

The U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group ONE (CSG1), led by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, has set sail following the conclusion of a five-day visit to Laem Chabang in Thailand.

As per a recent press statement, the scheduled stopover was part of an ongoing drive to promote regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The other ships in CSG1 are Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett and USS William P. Lawrence.

The embarked Carrier Air Wing Two is made up of nine squadrons flying a range of jets including F-35C Lightning IIs and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, as well as CMV-22 Ospreys and MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters.

“We are incredibly grateful to Thailand for hosting the Carrier Strike Group ONE team,” said Rear Adm. Michael Wosje, commander, Carrier Strike Group ONE.

“Port visits like this are a testament to the vital importance of the U.S.-Thailand Alliance and Partnership that contributes to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

“We have shared history, shared interests, and common values that will continue to unite us for the good of both of our countries.”

The U.S. has enjoyed friendly relations with Thailand for almost 200 years; it is one of five treaty allies of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific Region.

“I know I can speak for all of the Carl Vinson crew when I say how grateful we are to the people of Laem Chabang and Pattaya City for welcoming our sailors with such kindness and hospitality,” said Capt. Matthew Thomas, commanding officer, USS Carl Vinson.

“This port visit allowed our sailors the opportunity to recharge and prepare to approach the next stretch of our time at sea maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

CSG1 is deployed in the area of operations of U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet.

• You can read more more details about the the Gulf of Thailand visit on the DVIDS website