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U.S. Navy corpsman HM1(FMF) Andrew E. Jones of the 31st MEU provides some basic medical advice for local citizens during the USS Germantown’s visit to Manila.
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard shakes hands with 1st Sgt. John R. Racine of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) aboard the USS Germantown while Maj. Stephen Liszewski looks on. |
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Another tradition of U.S. sailors and Marines during port calls is to donate their time and skills to help local communities. Eighty-five U.S. Navy volunteers from the Germantown’s crew and embarked Marines performed voluntary work for the Missionaries of Charity at three different locations in Manila. They used 30 gallons of paint to redecorate walls, refurbish metal cribs, and to repair and refurbish chairs. They even provided some basic medical care, advice and medical supplies to local citizens.
The USS Germantown is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan as part of the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Amphibious Ready Group, and had just participated in exercise FOAL EAGLE in the Republic of Korea.
