"Rodnie Davis" was sunk

According to the US "Army Times" website reported on July 19, as part of the "sinking exercise" performed by the US Navy and its allies during the "Pacific Rim" military exercise this summer, the "Rodnie Davis" missile The frigates became the latest retired warships that sink into the dark.

It is reported that the "Rodnie Davis" was ranked in 1987 and has been in service for 28 years. After retiring, it got a good display place. But the U.S. Navy recently recalled the old warship to participate in the operation to perform its last task.

It is reported that the bombing began on July 12. In this year's "sinking exercise", the U.S. Navy sank the old warship with Australia, Canada, and the Malaysian Navy, while helping soldiers to conduct tactical training, aiming and shot firing maritime targets.

The Royal Navy of the Canadian Navy, Major General Christopher Robinson, who served as the deputy commander of the "Pacific Rim" military exercise and the deputy commander of the special officer, said in a statement: "Nothing can really replace the training value of such opportunities, it enables us to be as possible as possible Test our weapons and its related combat systems. "

He said: "These real bombs exercises are essential for maintaining our proficiency, establishing our interoperability, and improving our preparation for future actions."

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