Shiloh arrived on station at Yokosuka Naval Base in August 2006 to satisfy the obligations of the U.S.-Japanese ballistic missile protection program and to assist operations inside the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations (AOO).
“For practically 20 years, USS Shiloh offered our Ahead-Deployed Naval Forces the agility and firepower to assist our provider operations, shield sea lanes, deter aggression, and reassure allies and companions throughout the Indo-Pacific,” mentioned Capt. Adam Cheatham, commanding officer of Shiloh. “We have constructed long-lasting private {and professional} relationships right here in Japan that can stick with us without end. Shiloh’s contributions had been important, reinforcing helpful connections over shared visions of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
“It is unhappy to be leaving this place meaning a lot to us, however we consider USS Shiloh made a distinction throughout her time forward-deployed to Yokosuka, and we’re happy with that,” he continued. “On behalf of the crew, I wish to supply my deep gratitude to the folks of Japan and this neighborhood for his or her friendship over time. It’ll by no means be forgotten.”
Along with serving within the seventh Fleet AOO, Shiloh deployed to the fifth Fleet AOO in assist of operations Allies Refuge and Freedom Sentinel in 2021.
U.S. seventh Fleet workouts operational management of its models by designated Activity Forces or Activity Teams. These teams are organized alongside area and purposeful traces. Shiloh is assigned to Commander, Activity Drive (CTF) 70, the theater strike warfare commander and theater air and missile protection commander.
CTF 70 is forward-deployed to the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations in assist of a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. seventh Fleet is the biggest forward-deployed fleet on this planet, and with the assistance of and community of alliances and companions from 35 different maritime nations, the U.S. Navy has operated within the Indo-Pacific area for greater than 70 years; offering credible, prepared forces to assist protect peace and stop battle.
