Caption:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (July 4, 2006) -- Mine counter measure ship
USS Patriot (MCM 7) is in holiday dress for a 4th of July celebration,
while in port at Ho Chi Minh City. Visits to Vietnam by U.S. Navy ships
symbolize the continuation of relations between the two nations.
Sailors from Patroit and the rescue and salvage ship USS Salvor (ARS
52) will have an opportunity to interact with the Vietnamese people
through a variety of events, including a community service project at a
local orphanage and a volleyball game with the Navy division of the
People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman (RELEASED)
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