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Article: FISC Yokosuka provides "Swift" support to HSV.(Highlight)
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- Navy Supply Corps Newsletter
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
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The High-Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift--with its 40-member crew, aluminum hull, and catamaran "wave-piercing" design--made a port call to Yokosuka in mid-November and received logistical support from U.S. Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Yokosuka.
Leading Petty Officer of FISC Yokosuka's Customer Service Division, SK1 Albert Andah, said his team of Sailors and Japanese employees provided loaner vehicles, crane services, and other support.
"We also provided cell phones for the CO, XO, SUPPO (Supply Officer), and other key leaders," said Andah.
FISC Yokosuka provided food provisions and dry goods to HSV-2 Swift during their brief stay. On ...