USS San Diego has arrived in Puerto Vallarta

Ian Hayden Parker

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For the first time, the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrived in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a regularly scheduled port visit, April 6. While in port, the crew of San Diego will have a chance to engage in friendship building activities, through professional exchanges with Sailors from the Mexican Navy. The crew will also volunteer their time and participate in a...

While in port, the crew of San Diego will have a chance to engage in friendship building activities, through professional exchanges with Sailors from the Mexican Navy. The crew will also volunteer their time and participate in a community relations project to help re-paint a local library.

"You always want to build professional engagements with other militaries," said Commanding Officer, Capt. Pete Collins. "And with Mexico being our next door neighbor, working . . .

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