Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Event runs from: 3/30/2012  through: 4/9/2012 

Koa Kai 2012
Koa Kai 2012 
Exercise Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. This Koa Kai marks the first time San Diego-based ships, the guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) and the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), participated in this exercise.

 Koa Kai 2012 News Articles
USS Benfold sailors successfully complete Koa Kai 2012.
USS Benfold Completes Koa Kai 2012
SAN DIEGO – USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) successfully completed Koa Kai 2012, a maritime exercise focused on preparing independent deployers in multiple warfare areas, while providing training in a multi-ship environment.
Hawaii San Diego Ships Conclude Exercise Koa Kai
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Hawaii and San Diego-based surface ships, submarines and aircraft participated in the eleven-day exercise Koa Kai 12-2 in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, March 30 - April 9
The San Diego-based ships USS Benfold (DDG 65) and USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) joined four Hawaii-based ships in exercise Koa Kai.
Hawaii Welcomes San Diego Ships for Koa Kai 12-2
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The San Diego-based ships USS Benfold (DDG 65) and USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) joined four Hawaii-based ships in exercise Koa Kai 12-2 beginning March 30, to participate in the semiannual exercise in and around Hawaiian waters.
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