[chud]

I wonder if we are also going to Thailand because it is not too far from the South China Sea.
I know our sailors need a break, but I can't help but feel that this kills two birds with one stone.
The US doesn't want China getting cocky about the South China Sea because Iran has recently exerted some control over the Strait of Hormuz.

[central_va]

North Korea offered a liberty port but Pete said no.

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”The US doesn’t want China getting cocky about the South China Sea because Iran has recently exerted some control over the Strait of Hormuz.”

A flex, as they say, while throwing a bone to Thailand.

Makes sense.