US naval ships dock in Da Nang for 4-day visit

By VNA, VnExpress   December 8, 2025 | 06:37 pm PT
The U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls, carrying more than 2,000 officers and sailors under the command of Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz, Commander of U.S. Expeditionary Strike Group 7, arrived at Da Nang's Tien Sa Port on Monday for a four-day friendly visit.

The welcome ceremony in the central city was attended by representatives from the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs, Military Command, and Border Guard Command, and the Naval Region 3 Command, and relevant agencies.

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) moves into Da Nang waters at about 5 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. Video by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong

Marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-U.S. diplomatic ties, the visit is intended to cement the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2023.

With its ample potential in tourism, culture, and economic development, together with its well-known hospitality, Da Nang stands ready to serve as a bridge for national defense-security cooperation, cultural and sports exchanges, and naval professional engagement.

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) entered the Tien Sa port area in Da Nang City at 5:00 p.m. on December 8. Photo  by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) entered the Tien Sa port area in Da Nang at 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong

During the stay, the guests are due to pay courtesy calls to leaders of the municipal People’s Committee, Military Region 5, and Naval Region 3; join professional exchanges and sport matches with Vietnamese counterparts, meet with children at the Village of Hope and students at the University of Foreign Language Studies – University of Da Nang, and engage in cultural and sightseeing activities.

 
 
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