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USS John S. McCain Heading Back To Japan From Philippines

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

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USS John S. McCain Heading Back To Japan From Philippines

The USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) leaves Subic Bay, Philippines aboard heavy lift transport vessel MV Treasure on Nov. 28. The Treasure is delivering the McCain to Fleet Activities Yokosuka for repairs. Photo U.S. Navy)

The damaged USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) left Subic Bay in the Philippines to head towards Yokosuka, Japan, aboard a heavy lift vessel after repairing additional damage incurred by bad weather, the Navy said Monday.In October, the severely damaged Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, aboard the heavy lift transport vessel MV Treasure, was travelling from Singapore’s Changi Naval Base to Fleet Activities Yokosuka for repair. On Oct. 22, bad weather and the finding of additional hull cracks caused the Navy to redirect…

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