The Cam Ranh Bay military base was an important logistics hub for the U.S. His visit marks the first trip there by an American defense secretary since the war ended . Standing on the USNS Richard E. Byrd , a ship anchored at the base , Panetta thanked assembled civilian and military personnel for `` your service , your sacrifice . '' USNS is on an Cam Rahn Bay trip aimed at explaining the the United States strategy .
The Cam Ranh Bay military base was an important logistics hub for the U.S. His visit marks the first trip there by an American defense secretary since the war ended . USNS is on an Cam Rahn Bay trip aimed at explaining the the United States strategy .