USS Guardian visits Subic Bay

A U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship, the USS Guardian arrived in Subic Bay on Sunday, January 13, for a routine fuel stop.

The visit allowed the ship to replenish supplies as well as give the crew an opportunity for rest and relaxation.  After an overnight visit in Subic, the ship proceeded to Puerto Princesa for another brief visit.

It run aground at the Tubbataha Reef, however, at the Sulu Sea on its way to Indonesia and SBMA authorities believe the ship, when extricated, will be back in Subic for repairs.

The USS Guardian is assigned to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet and is forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan.

Her crew of around 80 officers and enlisted personnel includes eight Filipino-Americans.  Notably, the ship’s highest ranking Enlisted Sailor on board is a Filipino-American originally from Olongapo City. (US Embassy)