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U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Hosts a Social Gathering for 7th Fleet Sailors and Marines

Story Number: NNS130627-09Release Date: 6/27/2013 2:42:00 PM
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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Toni Burton, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

DILI, Timor-Leste (NNS) -- The U.S. ambassador to Timor-Leste invited Sailors and Marines from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, its flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and C7F "Far East Edition" band to her residence for a social gathering, June 25.

During her opening remarks, Judith Fergin said this was a great opportunity to build bonds of friendship.

The former president of Timor-Leste and 1996 Noble Peace Prize recipient, Jose Ramos-Horta, was also in attendance.

"This was the most well-received ambassador's engagement I have done in my entire career," said Lt. Geordie Kelly, 7th Fleet band master. "It was the perfect storm of a great band, hostess and audience."

With more than 200 hundred guests in attendence, Sailors and Marines were given the opportunity to sing and dance with the locals.

"I had a great time at the ambassador's house; it was better then I expected," said Information Technician 2nd Class Rokesha Payne, 7th fleet systems administrator. "The ambassador was very friendly and down to earth and this was a memorable event."

Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are currently on patrol operating forward while building maritime partnerships and conducting security and stability operations.

For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.

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130625-N-QD718-013 DILI, East Timor (June 25, 2013) U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Judith Fergin delivers remarks during a social gathering for Sailors and Marines from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff are deployed building maritime partnerships and conducting security and stability operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Toni Burton/Released)
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