Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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CPO Mess 12

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TAIWAN CONTINGENCY OPERATION Midway through deployment, CALLAGHAN and the other ships of the NIMITZ Battle Group were ordered on short notice to conduct a high speed transit from the Arabian Gulf to Taiwan. This order was precipitated by Chi- nese acts of aggression against Taiwan. In the preceding weeks, China had fired long-range cruise missiles into clo- sure areas into the waters surrounding Taiwan in an attempt to influence the first democratic elections in Taiwan- ese history. In response, the United States deployed the 1NDEPKNDKNCK Battle Group and the NIMITZ Battle Group to the area to provide security and stability for the elections. Upon receiving the order, CAL LAG I IAN embarked Commander. Destroyer Squadron Two Three. Commodore Costello, and transited to the waters surrounding Taiwan. Tensions were high as the elections approached amid threats from China and increased Chinese military activity, but the elections proceeded without incident. Projecting national power and resolve. CALLAGHAN played a vital role in providing Taiwan the stability and security to have democratic elections. CPU Wisttup and ('ommodorc (‘ostello (’ MI)RSK(W 1

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