The littoral
combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) is scheduled to depart Naval Base San Diego
June 22 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific. Prior to
proceeding on deployment Coronado will participate in exercise Rim of the
Pacific (RIMPAC). The exercise provides a unique training opportunity that
helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are
critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's
oceans. While deployed
to the U.S. 7th Fleet, the ship and crew of about 70 Sailors, assigned to LCS
Squadron (LCSRON) 1, will conduct presence operations and goodwill activities
with partner nations.
