USS San Diego has arrived in Puerto Vallarta

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 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 . . .