1/ March 4, 2020:
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Vietnam, becoming second US carrier to visit since the 1970s
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USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Vietnam, becoming second US carrier to visit since the 1970s
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2/ "The carrier, accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill, steamed into Danang, where they were met by Vietnamese and U.S. government and military officials, according to a 7th Fleet news release."
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3/ "Waiting to greet the vessels were Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink."
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4/ "The port call by the Roosevelt and its strike group, a total of 6,500 military personnel, marks 25 years since the two former foes normalized their diplomatic relations."
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5/ "Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, announced Tuesday that the Roosevelt would stop in Vietnam."
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6/ Captain Crozier did not just choose to pop in to Danang, Vietnam. This was part of a significant strategic mission for the 7th Fleet. Qestion is, why was the US Navy rattling sabers at China during a growing pandemic instead of ensuring the safety & readiness of naval crews. 
7/ By ignoring the threat of the global pandemic, by continuing such missions on shore during a pandemic, @SECNAV put our national security at grave risk, along with the lives of the USS Roosevelt's crew.
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8/ The fact that after over 3 years in office Trump's stupid enough to think a USN ship captain just decided to go into port on his own,
& Trump is oblivious that it was part of a significant strategic mission involving Vietnam, Japan & countering China in the South China Sea ...
& Trump is oblivious that it was part of a significant strategic mission involving Vietnam, Japan & countering China in the South China Sea ...
9/ March 6, 2020
Transcript of the Telephonic Briefing with U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet John C. Aquilino And U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink
Transcript of the Telephonic Briefing with U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet John C. Aquilino And U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink
10/ Kritenbrink
"This ship visit offers the opportunity for Americans & Vietnamese to share skills related to, for example, the control of infectious disease, & lang capabilities, to enjoy concerts & sporting events together, & to engage in community activities throughout Danang"
"This ship visit offers the opportunity for Americans & Vietnamese to share skills related to, for example, the control of infectious disease, & lang capabilities, to enjoy concerts & sporting events together, & to engage in community activities throughout Danang"
11/ Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet:
"I was privileged to be able to come to Danang in conjunction with the visit of the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Theodore Roosevelt to recognize the 25th anniversary of our relations w the Vietnamese."
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"I was privileged to be able to come to Danang in conjunction with the visit of the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Theodore Roosevelt to recognize the 25th anniversary of our relations w the Vietnamese."
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12/ Admiral Aquilino:
Admiral Aquilino: "I’d like to thank my Vietnamese partners for allowing our ships to come in. I want to thank them for the amazing hospitality, for sharing their culture with my sailors, & we look forward to more events like this in the future."
Admiral Aquilino: "I’d like to thank my Vietnamese partners for allowing our ships to come in. I want to thank them for the amazing hospitality, for sharing their culture with my sailors, & we look forward to more events like this in the future."
13/ Admiral Aquilino is asked specifically about the threat of COVID-19 in relation to the USS Roosevelt carrier groups arrival in Vietnam on March 4, 2020
15/ Here is a photo of Ambassador Kritenbrink greeting the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Danang, Vietnam, on March 4th during a spreading global pandemic.
16/ Here is a photo of Ambassador Kritenbrink greeting the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Danang, Vietnam, on March 4th during a spreading global pandemic.
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18/ "It seems that various planned activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of bilateral ties normalization have been canceled due to Covid-2019.
That being said, some Vietnam media outlets still get to visit the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier."
That being said, some Vietnam media outlets still get to visit the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier."
19/ "For good measures, before boarding, everyone must be checked for high temperatures."
20/ "A crowded reception that includes Admiral John C. Aquilino, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet and Daniel Kritenbrink, current United States Ambassador to Vietnam."
21/ US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink,
US Pacific fleet commander John C. Aquilino &
US Consul General Marie Damour
will represent the American delegation at a welcome ceremony on Thursday, where Vietnamese dignitaries will also be in attendance
US Pacific fleet commander John C. Aquilino &
US Consul General Marie Damour
will represent the American delegation at a welcome ceremony on Thursday, where Vietnamese dignitaries will also be in attendance
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25/ "Only one conclusion can be drawn: the State Department, which has to approve port visits by US warships, and the Pentagon, knew they were exposing the Theodore Roosevelt to danger." asiatimes.com/2020/04/us-air…
26/ The decision to bring the carrier group into port in Da Nang, Vietnam was way above Captain Crozier's pay grade. I find it hard to believe an Admiral would choose to risk disabling an entire carrier group at a time like this.
Pompeo, Esper or Trump?
Pompeo, Esper or Trump?
27/ Check out the chryon in this video.
Vietnamese news is showing breaking news of COVID-19 survivors during broadcast of USS Roosevelt presence.
tip: @NarcTranslator
Vietnamese news is showing breaking news of COVID-19 survivors during broadcast of USS Roosevelt presence.
tip: @NarcTranslator
28/ For context, while Esper/Pompeo decided to move forward with this mission, putting an entire carrier group at grave risk, Trump was still downplaying COVID-19 and hosting a party at Mar-a-lago that infected most of Bolsonaro's entourage.
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29/ Also there for the formal welcoming of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Da Nang, Vietnam was Rear Adm. Stu Baker, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9
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30/ February 27, 2020
Adm. Aquilino has directed all vessels visiting nations in the 7th Fleet area of operations “to remain at sea for at least 14 days before pulling into another port in order to monitor sailors for any symptoms" of COVID-19. navytimes.com/news/your-navy…
Adm. Aquilino has directed all vessels visiting nations in the 7th Fleet area of operations “to remain at sea for at least 14 days before pulling into another port in order to monitor sailors for any symptoms" of COVID-19. navytimes.com/news/your-navy…
31/ March 11, 2020
"Even Coronavirus Couldn’t Stop the 2nd US Carrier Visit to Vietnam"
thediplomat.com/2020/03/even-c…
"Even Coronavirus Couldn’t Stop the 2nd US Carrier Visit to Vietnam"
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32/ "... Navy officials discussed aborting the visit as signs pointed to an impending pandemic, ... But the carrier’s marquee port call had been months in the planning, & both U.S. officials & Vietnamese officials wanted it to take place"
wsj.com/articles/aboar…
wsj.com/articles/aboar…
33/ "During the five days the Roosevelt’s roughly 5,000 crew members were in port, from March 4 to March 9, the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam doubled, according to statistics provided by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health."
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34/ "Crew members from the USS Theodore Roosevelt stayed in hotels, socialized and toured. On the ship's Facebook page, its command posted photos, some clearly showing locals wearing surgical face masks."
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wsj.com/articles/aboar…
35/ "At least 30 sailors stayed at a hotel where two British nationals also stayed and later tested positive for the virus, Navy officials said they learned from the U.S. Embassy while the Roosevelt was still in port."
Those sailors tested negative.
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Those sailors tested negative.
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36/ Those responsible for the fiasco that led to the COVID-19 epidemic on the Theodore Roosevelt are those that made the decision to bring the aircraft carrier into port during a global pandemic. Trump, Pompeo, Esper & Mobly.
Do not be distracted by ...
Do not be distracted by ...
