US naval ship USS John McCain anchored at Tien Sa port in the central city of Da Nang on August 10 with 23 officers and 315 sailors aboard.

The ship’s captain, Lieutenant-Colonel Jeffrey J. Kim, and representatives of the crew members paid a courtesy visit to leaders of the municipal People’s Committee and the High Command of the naval force.

During their visit on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Vietnam-US relations, the crew members will share experiences on sea rescue and how to control emergency situations on board as well as play sports with the city’s students and soldiers of Naval Zone C.

They will also conduct humanitarian health check-ups and treatment at Son Tra district’s health clinic and tour Da Nang city./.