Rear Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3

Rear Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, and U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Heather Variava speak during a reception

Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joel Mundo | Date Taken: 03/27/2022
MANILA BAY, Philippines (March 27, 2022) Rear Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, and U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Heather Variava speak during a reception in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). While in the Philippines, Abraham Lincoln celebrated the 70th year of the U.S. Philippine alliance through at-sea distinguished visitor embarks, ship tours, community relations projects, MWR tours and a reception hosted in the ship’s hangar bay. Guests to the reception included Filipino distinguished visitors, senior government officials and U.S. Embassy staff members. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joel Mundo)