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Commander Dean Vesely, Commanding Officer, speaks to local journalists on the bridge of his vessel
Commander Dean Vesely, Commanding Officer, speaks to local journalists on the bridge of his vessel

US Navy Visits Cape

October 2, 2007

The newest guided missile destroyer in the American fleet, the USS Forrest Sherman, arrived in Cape Town harbor for a four day stay. The visit aims at building stronger maritime relations between South Africa and the recently formed Southeast Africa Task Group.

Fuller coverage of the visit may be found in the Navy Times and more information on the USS Forest Sherman on the US Navy's page USS Forrest Sherman.