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HMCS Charlottetown visits Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- An HH-65 rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Traverse City landed on the fantail of the 442-foot Canadian frigate heading toward Dock 32 into Cleveland Wednesday to take part in the City of Cleveland's Patriot Day observances at Cleveland City Hall noon Sept. 11.  The Charlottetown recently completed a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea as part of Canada's continuing contributions to the campaign against terrorism known as Operation Enduring Freedom. The frigate helped to deter threats to maritime security - illegal migration, smuggling, and piracy - that harm legitimate commerce in the Gulf region. While deployed, she boarded three vessels with known ties to terrorists, intercepting 2000 cases of alcohol and six metric tons of narcotics. The ship also rendered assistance to three vessels in distress, saving the lives of 23 mariners. Photo by PA2 Bill Colclough.

CLEVELAND -- Information Technology Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sundeen of Electronics Support Detachment Cleveland and a crewmember of HMCS Charlottetown installed siding on a house in eastern Cleveland for Habitat for Humanity Thursday. Members from the Ninth District and the Charlottetown volunteered their time at two worksites finishing siding and insulation. Photo by PA2 Bill Colclough.