From the U.S. Embassy Manila (Oct 25): USS George Washington Arrives in the Philippines
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)
arrived in Manila Bay on October 24. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is
conducting a five-day goodwill visit that highlights the strong historic,
community and military connections between the United States and the
Philippines.
“We have a longstanding history of partnership with the Philippines dating
back to the Spanish-American War, and we are always appreciative of the
opportunity to be able to work with one of our regional partners,” said Capt.
G.J. Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer. “My Sailors also
appreciate the opportunity to engage in new surroundings and for them to be able
to visit a nation with such diversity will be a crowning moment in a lot of
their lives.” “George Washington’s visit to the Philippines shows that our 61-year-old
mutual defense treaty is still alive,” said Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. “It
shows that the United States is committed to the Filipino people, and that we
actively support a reliable partner and a strong ally....”
http://manila.usembassy.gov/2012ussgwarrivalnews.html
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