U.S. Consulate General Press Releases (2009)

USS George Washington Strike Group Sailors Support Local Community

News Release
November 2, 2009
Monday

A little-known fact about U.S. sailors' visits to Hong Kong is that one of their ship's top priorities is involvement in community service projects. During the USS George Washington Strike Group's visit to Hong Kong, more than 350 sailors participated in 18 community service projects in the HKSAR. The volunteers cut trees, cleaned brush, packed donated goods, painted walls, played sports with people with learning disabilities, repaired tools, played games with school children, danced with senior citizens, and made repairs to an animal welfare site.

Such activities are a common feature of U.S. Navy port calls. The USS George Washington Strike Group is now visiting Hong Kong.

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Photo Gallery

U.S. sailors and local youth enjoy a pause in their basketball game. Full size

U.S. sailor and local youth take a picture to remember their game. Full size

U.S. sailors pick up leaves at China Coast, a Hong Kong residence for senior citizens. Full size

U.S. sailor and a resident of China Coast enjoy dancing. Full size

U.S. sailors and residents of China Coast enjoy dancing. Full size

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