The USS Frank Cable (AS-40), a forward-deployed submarine
tender, departed from Cebu , its second port
call on Sunday.
The ship made its first port call on Puerto Princesa, Palawan last June 11.
The port visits allowed USS Frank Cable sailors and Military
Sealift Command mariners to enjoy some rest and relaxation, experience Filipino
culture and conduct community relations projects.
The USS Frank Cable team consisting of more than 500 Sailors
and civilian mariners is currently on deployment to provide vital flexibility
to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of US naval forces.
"This was a very successful visit to the Philippines
"I'm extremely grateful to our gracious hosts in both
Puerto Princesa and Cebu . Our sailors and
civilian mariners were great ambassadors while they were on liberty or
participating in community relations projects. With the assistance of our hosts,
we were able to provide a small amount of support for the needs of the SOS
Children's Village in Cebu and the San Pedro
Central School in Puerto Princesa," he added.
At the San Pedro Central School, sailors mentored and played
games with around five hundred 5th and 6th graders; while at the SOS Children's
Village, Sailors also played games with children and learned how one
organization is making a difference in Cebu
one child at a time.
The visits also allowed sailors to rest and relax while
enjoying the local culture.
USS Frank Cable’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation department
offered various tours, ranging from visiting the Puerto
Princesa Subterranean
River National
Park , one of the great natural wonders of the world, to diving
with whale sharks in the waters near Cebu .
USS Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine
tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the US
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