The Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC), welcomed Sailors from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group during their port visit to Singapore, April 2-5.

Theodore Roosevelt was accompanied by guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Halsey (DDG 97), and guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). During port visists, SAC supporting departments and tenant commands such as the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Yokosuka, Site Singapore, often extend vigorous efforts in supporting of the fleet. For example, FLC logistics teams coordinate with supply officers aboard ships prior to their arrival to provide quality logistics services such as provisions, fuel, postal services, and pier-side support.

During the strike group's visit, the extent and volume of support provided by FLC Yokosuka, Site Singapore included 48 pallets of provisions, 2,100 pieces of cargo at 103,000 pounds, 77 pallets of mail at 38,500 pounds.

"A strike group port visit requires a lot of logistical muscle movement with lots of variables and multiple stakeholders involved," said Cmdr. Mark Ivan Axinto, site director, NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka, Site Singapore. "Thus, advance planning, pre-coordination, and consistent coordinated engagement amongst the logistics organizations and partners are critical in making such a visit successful. These coordination efforts are essential in deconflicting schedules, prioritizing the deliveries of fleet cargoes, mail, fuel, provisions, supplies, and services to optimize the use of the shared and limited port resources, scheduling access of multiple support contractors, and myriad other logistics considerations."

Additionally, Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities were in full swing as the Sailors took advantage of the installation's sports facilities and dined at the Terror Club. Sailors also utilized other services such as shopping at the Navy Exchange and using Navy Federal Credit Union banking services. By the end of the four-day period, for the strike group Sailors, it was about having familiar surroundings to rest and relax.

For Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ryan Johnston, having access to the installation's resources made this port visit more enjoyable.

"The laundry services were great and the Terror Club was amazing with the swimming pool, its open-air bar and indoor bar," Johnston said. "It really took away the feeling of being on deployment. It was more of a vacation spot."

Strike group Sailors also found some quiet time at the Cafe Lah Community Center, a quaint coffee shop featuring espresso coffees, sandwiches and free Wi-Fi. There, Sailors enjoyed free movies, comfortable seating and a place to unwind. Aside from Cafe Lah and along the headquarters' building walkway, local souvenir shops and a barbershop, which have existed for more than 20 years, saw much foot traffic.

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group left its homeport of San Diego, Oct. 6, 2017, for its regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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