San Diego Military Advisory Council

From the Desk of the CEO

On 10 Oct, I spent an afternoon with CAPT Montero at Naval Base Coronado.  Skipper Montero has a complex geography covering not only NBC but also a number of other installations in the Region to include NALF San Clemente, NOLF Imperial Beach as well as some other locations to the East.  He’s doing a great job managing competing requirements while working collaboratively with the community and recently came to agreement with USMC on aviation flying “rules” so the Navy and Marine Corps stay in their lanes and at regulated distances to the community to minimize flight noise in the community.  We then toured Silver Strand Training Complex which is a world class base built from the bottom up.  Thanks Skipper Monty!

My wife and I were invited to a reception aboard the ROK (Republic of Korea) HANSANDO Navy Ship.  ROKS Hansando – Wikipedia  It was an excellent reception on the fantail of the ship with not only military guests and diplomats, but also Korean War Veterans.  Seated at our table was CAPT (retired) Elmer Royce Williams Royce Williams – Wikipedia who is known for being the solo aviator in a dogfight with 7 soviet fighters.  He is a rock star and every Korean war Vet knew him.  Pictured below is the ROK Rear Adm. Kim Dong Lae, Commander, ROK Navy Cruise Training Task Group (CTTG) who was last in San Diego 25 years ago training as a LTJG and talked about the enduring partnership as allies with the United States.  He had nothing but praise for San Diego and his experience here.  The ROK Officers and crew were the most gracious hosts.  Truly outstanding allies to the United States.

SDMAC / Fleetweek
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