US 7th Fleet commander visits PN headquarters

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 18): US 7th Fleet commander visits PN headquarters

United States 7th Fleet commander Vice Admiral Robert Thomas paid a visit on Tuesday to the Philippine Navy (PN) headquarters in Naval Station Jose V. Andrada, Roxas Blvd., Manila.

He was received by PN acting flag-officer-in-command Rear Admiral Isabelo H. Gador.

The USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), the flagship of the 7th Fleet, arrived Tuesday at Manila's South Harbor for a goodwill visit until March 22.

The visit highlights the strong historic, community and military connections between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines.

The goodwill visit includes activities such as staff-to-staff talks, sport events, professional exchanges and ship tour.

During the professional exchanges, PN personnel from the Philippine Fleet and Naval Sea Systems Command will be given the chance to study and familiarize with the USS Blue Ridge’s weapons and communications systems.

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