From Navy, Marines Bolster Ties With Greece :
Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) helped strenthen ties with Greece during a reception on board the ship while in port Santorini, Greece.
San Antonio is the first U.S. Navy ship to visit Santorini in 10 years.
Angelos Roussos, mayor of Santorini, expressed his appreciation for San Antonio's Sailors and Marines.
"We are privileged that this city was selected for your visit and that the Sailors and Marines were able to witness the beauty of this country and the culture of our people," said Roussos.
"We extend our appreciation for this event and hope to have more visits from U.S. naval ships in the future."
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The Sailors and Marines appreciated the port visit following a deployment to the 5th Fleet Area of Operations.
"The town and people of Santorini have extended a warm welcome to San Antonio Sailors and Marines, and for that I am grateful," said Cmdr. Eric Cash, San Antonio's commanding officer.
"For many of us, this is our first visit to Greece, and it will no doubt be remembered for the breathtaking views of the town and its people."
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