USS Pinckney to arrive in Manila on Friday

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 5): USS Pinckney to arrive in Manila on Friday

One of the most capable warships in the US Navy, the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-91), will be arriving at the Manila South Harbor this Friday (Feb. 7).

The latter is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

The USS Pinckney will be visiting Manila for a routine port call that highlights the strong historic, community, and military connections between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines.

This visit will allow the ship to replenish supplies as well as give the crew an opportunity for rest and relaxation.

While in Manila, the sailors of the USS Pinckney are very eager to strengthen their understanding of a country with such strong historical ties to the United States.

The USS Pinckney is part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and is homeported in San Diego, California.

The ship is commanded by Cmdr. Frank E. Okata and crewed by approximately 300 sailors, of whom about 10 are Filipino-American.

The ship is named for Cook First Class William Pinckney, who received the Navy Cross for his courageous rescue of a fellow crewmember on board the aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, during World War II.

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