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By Prashanth Parameswaran
The USS Fort Worth arrived in Phuket for the first time as part of a scheduled port visit.
On December 30, the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Phuket, Thailand for the first time as part of a scheduled port visit.
According to the U.S. Navy, as with regular port visits, the ship’s crew was afforded the opportunity to participate in various activities including a community service event as well as tours.
“I first visited Phuket 15 years ago and it’s great to be back,” Cmdr. Michael Atwell, the Fort Worth’s commanding officer, told Military.com. “I know our Sailors will enjoy it here and this is a great way for them to be good ambassadors of the United States while meeting the warm and friendly people of Thailand.”
Read the full story at The Diplomat