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US Navy combat ship makes first PH port visit in Davao city

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/06/29/20190629-uss-montgomery.jpg"/><figcaption>The USS Montgomery prepares for a training exercise. One of the most technologically advanced ships of the US Navy, Montgomery made its first port visit in the country on Saturday in Davao City.</figcaption></figure></div><p>One of the US Navy&#x27;s &quot;state of the art&quot; combat ships arrived in Davao City on Saturday, making its first port visit in the country.</p><p>In a statement, USS Montgomery&#x27;s commanding officer Cmdr. Edward Rosso said &quot;it is an honor [for Montgomery] to visit one of the longest-standing US allies in the Indo-Pacific region.&quot;</p><p>“My crew and I are very much looking forward to visiting Davao City. Port visits allow us to demonstrate our commitment to maritime security in the region, while strengthening relationships with our friends, partners and allies,&quot; Rosso said.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/benieboy.angchay/videos/2740861349277072/" data-width="auto"> </div><p>The USS Montgomery, an Independence-class littoral combat ship (LCS-8), is known for its fast and agile capability to maneuver in both near-shore and open-ocean operations.</p><p>According to a US report, the manufacturing of the combat ship cost $360 million.</p><p>Montgomery will host local military and civic leaders during the port visit, according to US officials. </p>

<p>Montgomery will host local military and civic leaders during the port visit in Davao city, according to US officials. </p>

Montgomery will host local military and civic leaders during the port visit in Davao city, according to US officials.