USS Frank Cable in Subic Bay

September 17, 2016September 27, 2016 Vic Vizcocho 0 Comments

DCIM100GOPROGOPR0265. — The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at Alava Pier, Subic Bay as part of its deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. While in Subic Bay, Frank Cable’s Repair Department provided support services to the guided-missile submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772), and her crew participated in community outreach events and took advantage of various tours offered by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (SubicBayNewsphoto by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.)

160916-N-DA434-146 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Master-at-Arms Carlos T. Slade assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), embraces a fellow Sailor in celebration of earning the title of chief, during a pinning ceremony held on the ship's mess decks. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alana Langdon)

SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (NNS) — The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 10, and the ships seventh port call during its deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

The Frank Cable team consisting of more than 500 Sailors and civilian mariners is currently on deployment to provide vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces.

While in Subic Bay, Frank Cable’s Repair Department will provide support services to the guided-missile submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772), and her crew will participate in community outreach events and take advantage of various tours offered by Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

USS Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (USS Frank Cable Public Affairs)

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