So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;

They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. (Psalm 78:29-31)

US vrs. China: SHOWDOWN SUNDAY IN THE YELLOW SEA!

Naval Readiness Exercise Announced

Release # 101124-2
Nov. 24, 2010

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=57375

YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea -- The USS George Washington carrier strike group will join Republic of Korea naval forces in the waters west of the Korean peninsula (YELLOW SEA) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 to conduct the next exercise in the series announced at the 2+2 meetings in July.

This exercise is defensive in nature. While planned well before yesterday’s unprovoked artillery attack, it demonstrates the strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and our commitment to regional stability through deterrence. It is also designed to improve our military interoperability.

U.S. Navy ships scheduled to participate include the USS George Washington (CVN 73) with an embarked carrier air wing (CVW 5), USS Cowpens (CG 62), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62).

U.S. and allied operations are built on an already strong foundation of cooperation and this exercise is intended to further enhance interoperability. The U.S. and ROK forces will conduct air defense and surface warfare readiness training.