US Navy ships USS Tripoli and USS Robert Smalls dock at Da Nang port

On the evening of December 8, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) with more than 2,300 US officers, sailors, and marines docked at Tien Sa port, beginning a friendship visit to Da Nang city.

The delegation was led by Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz, Commander of the US Expeditionary Strike Group 7.

Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) moves into Da Nang Bay

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The welcoming ceremony was held solemnly at Tien Sa port. The event took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - US diplomatic relations, marking a new step forward in defense cooperation, people-to-people exchange and strengthening of Vietnam - US strategic trust.

Guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) docked at Tien Sa port, Da Nang city on the evening of December 8.

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The visit contributes to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the US.

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Speaking at the welcoming ceremony, Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz expressed his emotion at the warm welcome from the Vietnamese side.

"This visit highlights the growing relationship between the two countries and the two militaries, helping to build understanding and trust, promoting common goals of peace, prosperity and economic security, contributing to maintaining a free and open Indo- Pacific region," Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz emphasized.

Rear Admiral Tom Shultz, Commander of the US Expeditionary Strike Group 7 (second from left) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E.Knapper (left cover) pay a courtesy call to the Vietnamese naval forces.

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US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E.Knapper also assessed the visit as a vivid demonstration of the increasingly good partnership between the two countries.

Mr. Marc E.Knapper said that bilateral security cooperation, including humanitarian assistance and disaster response training, is helping to strengthen Vietnam's response capacity in disaster-prone areas and deepen the relationship between the two peoples.

During their stay in Da Nang City , the commanding officers of the two ships will pay courtesy visits to the leaders of the Da Nang City People's Committee, Military Region 5 and Naval Region 3; exchange expertise and participate in sports activities with officers and staff of the Vietnam Navy; visit and interact with children of the Hope Village and students of the University of Foreign Languages - Da Nang University. At the same time, they will visit local culture and tourism sites.

The USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) cruiser is equipped with many modern weapons.

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USS Tripoli is the new generation America-class amphibious assault ship of the US Navy. The ship is 257.3m long; 32.3m wide; has a displacement of nearly 45,000 tons, and a maximum speed of 25 nautical miles/hour. The ship is capable of carrying 10-20 F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, MV-22 Osprey helicopters, and many modern weapons such as Rolling Airframe missile launchers, Evolved Sea Sparrow missile launchers, cannons, and many machine guns...

The USS Robert Smalls is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser. The ship was commissioned in 1989, originally named USS Chancellorsville. In March 2023, the ship was renamed Robert Smalls. The ship is equipped with cruise missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, automatic guns, anti-submarine weapons and 2 helicopters...

Previously, in 2023, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and two escort cruisers, USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), also docked at Tien Sa port to visit Da Nang city.

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