Taylor Hosts SECNAV, Spanish Dignitaries
LA CORUNA, Spain (Oct. 8, 2010) - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus poses for a photo with Gas Turbine Systems (Mechanical) 3rd Class Dante Elliot, a native of Tulepo, Miss., following an all-hands call aboard USS Taylor (FFG 50). Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Thomas Sholar/Released)
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LA CORUNA, Spain – USS Taylor (FFG 50) hosted Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus during a visit to La Coruna, Spain, Oct. 8.
SECNAV visited Taylor to conduct an all hands call with the crew and attend an evening reception on the flight deck with Spanish government officials, local city officials and military representatives.
Following the all hands call he was given a tour of the ship by Cmdr. Lyle Hall, Taylor’s commanding officer, prior to the evening reception.
The reception was well received by the Spanish guests, performing many toasts throughout the evening and included a cake cutting ceremony.
“I think we did a great job hosting SECNAV,” remarked Information Systems Technician 1st Class Shawn Riek. “It was a wonderful experience and something that will stay with me forever.”
Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate, is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
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