By Ensign Rachel Mattis, USS Truxtun Public Affairs
MUSCAT, Oman (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun
(DDG 103) departed from Muscat, Oman, May 13, after a port visit.
Truxtun received valuable logistics support and technical
assistance which will help maintain high material readiness on the ship.
"Truxtun left Muscat in better condition than it
arrived thanks to the excellent support we received, and the crew was also able
to get some well-earned rest and relaxation," said Truxtun's commanding
officer, Cmdr. Drew Bates. "The tours of cultural and scenic places of
interest were especially liked."
While in port, Truxtun Sailors took advantage of the many
recreational opportunities presented by Muscat. Many Sailors were able to stay
at hotels, where they enjoyed private beaches and fine dining. Others took a
tour of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Sailors particularly enjoyed an outing where
they were able to see local marine wildlife by swimming and snorkeling off the
Oman coast.
Sailors also visited to the Qurm City Center mall, to an
embassy sponsored club, and to local shopping areas.
Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier
Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security
cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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