USS Blue Ridge and US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche arrives in Cam Ranh
The United States Navy’s 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche arrived in Cam Ranh, Vietnam for a five-day joint Navy – Coast Guard routine port visit on July 8.
As the 7th Fleet flagship, Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy. This is the second time the USS Blue Ridge has come to Vietnam since the United States and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1995.
The United States Navy’s 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche arrived in Cam Ranh on July 8
During the port visit, 7th Fleet, USS Blue Ridge and CGC Waesche leadership will meet with the Vietnam People’s Navy, Vietnam Coast Guard, and Khanh Hoa leadership. Events during the visit include subject matter expert exchanges and community relations activities.
Crew members and the 7th Fleet staff will participate in community relations and cultural events to give back to the community and engage with the people of Khanh Hoa to further strengthen US-Vietnam relations in line with the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
As the 7th Fleet flagship, Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy. This is the second time the USS Blue Ridge has come to Vietnam since the United States and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1995.
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