Dhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) - The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) will conduct a port call in Chittagong for training Bangladesh Navy from March 1-3 on naval exercises.
During the port call, the crew will also participate in various local cultural activities, professional military-to-military exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy and community-service projects as coordinated by the U.S. Embassy, a U.S. embassy announcement said on Sunday.
"Bangladesh is preparing to launch its ship-based helicopter program, and USS Ingraham will have the opportunity to train with the Bangladesh Navy Sailors and pilots who will be responsible for operating helicopters on their ships," Cmdr. Adam J. Welter, Ingraham's Commanding Officer, said.
"One of the best aspects of what we do is working alongside our international counterparts, getting to know Sailors from around the world and seeing where they live and how they operate and sharing with them how we operate," the American naval commander said, adding that the whole crew is looking forward to this visit and the valuable opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Bangladeshi military.
"This visit is the latest in a series of port calls by U.S. Navy ships and demonstrates the United States Government's commitment to Bangladesh and to regional security by expanding relationships throughout Asia and the Pacific," the announcement added.
U.S. Frigate Ingraham Arriving In Bangladesh For Joint Training Exercises | AHN
During the port call, the crew will also participate in various local cultural activities, professional military-to-military exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy and community-service projects as coordinated by the U.S. Embassy, a U.S. embassy announcement said on Sunday.
"Bangladesh is preparing to launch its ship-based helicopter program, and USS Ingraham will have the opportunity to train with the Bangladesh Navy Sailors and pilots who will be responsible for operating helicopters on their ships," Cmdr. Adam J. Welter, Ingraham's Commanding Officer, said.
"One of the best aspects of what we do is working alongside our international counterparts, getting to know Sailors from around the world and seeing where they live and how they operate and sharing with them how we operate," the American naval commander said, adding that the whole crew is looking forward to this visit and the valuable opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Bangladeshi military.
"This visit is the latest in a series of port calls by U.S. Navy ships and demonstrates the United States Government's commitment to Bangladesh and to regional security by expanding relationships throughout Asia and the Pacific," the announcement added.
U.S. Frigate Ingraham Arriving In Bangladesh For Joint Training Exercises | AHN
no need of sarcasm 
