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USS Navy Ship Lands in Belize
posted (June 2, 2014)
Yesterday morning, the United States Naval Ship Spearhead arrived at the Port of Big Creek in the Toledo District. The navy's presence in Belize marks the beginning of the US Southern Partnership Program in Belize.

This program is a US Navy Deployment which will focus on cooperation between the military of both nations in the area of port security, professional development, operational risk management, medical readiness, outboard motor maintenance, patrol craft operations, and other areas.

Our colleagues from PGTV spoke with the US Navy's Mission Commander on-board the Spearhead, he told them that a part the program will be infrastructure where 100 members of the US Navy will set up camp alongside the BDF Base Punta Gorda. They'll be assisting on works on the barrack facilities. There are also medical personnel among the US Navy which will go out to the different communities in PG and in Ladyville to provide assistance to the local clinics.

The Navy contingent stays in Belize until the end of July, but the Spearhead will return to open waters.

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