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November 3, 2009
KLAIPEDA, Lithuania -- Ambassador Anne Derse of the United States Embassy and the Deputy, Office of Defense Cooperation, Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen E. Timmons delivered donated hygiene material to the U.S. Navy as part of Project Handclasp. Members of the USS John L Hall transferred the materials to Klaipeda and traveled to Caritas Elderly Home where the team was greeted by Father Vilius Viktoravicius and Rasa Senkiene. After spending time visiting the facility and meeting with the staff, Derse traveled with the team to Rytas Orphanage, where she was met by the Governor of Klaipeda, Mr. Burksas and the Orphanage Director, Regina Milasiene, staff and children.