Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer visited the US island of Guam last weekend. At the Apra Harbor naval base, she was informed about the USS Charleston a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the US Navy. She also took the opportunity to talk to soldiers.
Kramp-Karrenbauer is currently on a trip to Asia, which has already taken her to South Korea. While this could be one of the last major business trips for the minister, it was a first for the Airbus A 350, which has been available to the air force since January: the first long-haul delegation flight.
Guam is an important outpost for the US Navy and Air Force. The island in the Western Pacific became famous through a battle in the Second World War and the Andersen Air Force Base, where American long-range bombers are stationed. Due to its strategic location, the base is one of the most important US bases in the world.
Apra Harbor is used as a deep-water harbour for both commercial and military purposes. American Navy fighter submarines are stationed here. The harbour can be accessed by all Navy ships, including aircraft carriers.
In conversation with US soldiers
A 350 of the air force
Text: mb; Photos: US Navy, German Air Force
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