The Philippine Navy's latest frigate, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz, is ending its scheduled port call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam in Hawaii later on the Hawaiian morning of 16 July 2013 after staying for 4 days. It has been replenished and refueled to continue its journey to its next port call in Guam until it reaches Manila by 2 August 2013.
The last 4 days saw the ship's crew attending different functions and activities, as shown on the photos posted here at MaxDefense.
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The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) as it approaches Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on 12 July 2013.
Photo taken from Shipspotting.com, photo by WadeArmstrong. |
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A photo taken from the PF-16 preparing to dock at Pearl Harbon on 12 July 2013.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam Base Commander, Capt. Jesse James, welcomes the BRP Ramon Alcaraz officers upon arrival.
Photo taken from Philippine Navy website BRP Alcaraz blog. |
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Consul Roberto T. Bernardo delivering the opening speech for the PF-16's welcome party on 12 July 2013.
Photo taken from Philippine Navy website BRP Alcaraz blog. |
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A hula dance performance during the welcome party from representative of the Filipino-American Community in Hawaii.
Photo taken from Philippine Navy website BRP Alcaraz blog. |
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Members of the Filipino-American Community in Hawaii enjoying the presence of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz in Hawaii.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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The BRP Ramon Alcaraz's main gun just after sunset on 12 July 2013.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz facebook page. |
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The crew of BRP Ramon Alcaraz visiting the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii. They paid tribute to the sacrifices of the fallen crew of USS Arizona.
Taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
During the stay in Hawaii, 5 enlisted crew members of the ship have made an Oath of Re-Enlistment for another 3 years of military service. The following crew members are:
- EN2 Regidor Labrador
- EN3 Tomas Ciruelos, Jr.
- EN3 Ernesto Cabahug
- S2YN Erica Celemin
- EN3 Marlon Martonito
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5 enlisted personnel of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz taking their Oath of Re-enlistment rites for another 3 years of naval service. Presiding the oath is PF-16 commanding officer Capt. Ernesto Baldovino.
Taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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The crew of BRP Ramon Alcaraz doing replenishment and final checks in preparation for its departure from Hawaii to continue its journey.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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Good morning Hawaii, July 16, 2013.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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The ship's officers discussing the activities of the morning, July 16, 2013.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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Pre-departure Catholic Mass held at the ship's helideck, with the base chaplain leading the ceremonies.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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AFP Liaison Officer to the US Pacific Command, Col. Restituto Padilla, PAF with Consul Roberto Bernardo.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
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Visitors enjoying the "despedida" party meal before the ship's departure from Hawaii, July 16, 2013.
Photo taken from PF-16 Ramon Alcaraz Facebook page. |
MaxDefense will post updates on the ship's journey and its next port call in Guam, which the ship is expected to arrive there by next week. Wishing the ship and crew a safe and problem-free journey.
For more on the ship's journey, you may also refer to the official navy sites:
* Facebook page of BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16): https://www.facebook.com/pages/PF-16-Ramon-Alcaraz/533450743369095?fref=ts
* Philippine Navy's BRP Alcaraz blogs: http://www.navy.mil.ph/alcaraz/
