AS 40 (USS Frank Cable) a United
States ship that provides support and repairs to submarines arrive in Subic Bay
this was officially announced by the US Embassy in Manila. The port call
highlights strong partnerships between Philippines and United States.
This AS 40 visit will allow the
ship to refill supplies and give crew an opportunity for rest and
relaxation. While in the Subic Bay, the
sailors of USS Frank Cable were eager to enjoy Olongapo City and to strengthen its
understanding of a country with a deep historical tie to United States and US
Navy, said in the Embassy release.
The USS Frank Cable was named
after Frank Taylor Cable in the year 1863—1945, an early pioneer in submarine
development for United States Navy, part of US Pacific Fleet and is home ported
in Apra Harbor, Guam. Commanded by Captain
Benjamin and crewed by approximately 500 sailors, 40 of whom are Filipino—American.
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