Sailors of the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan show off their construction skills with orphans in Da Nang

Sailors of the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan interact and experience life with orphans in Da Nang.

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On June 27, sailors from the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) visited and interacted with children being cared for at the Hoa Mai Orphanage in Da Nang. The delegation, including members of the aircraft carrier, and two cruisers, are paying a courtesy visit to Da Nang from June 25-30.

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At the Hoa Mai Orphanage, sailors from the US Navy's USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier experienced interesting jobs such as mixing mortar and concrete to build roads for children.

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US aircraft carrier sailors push a turtle cart full of lake to make a road for orphans at Hoa Mai Center.

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Sailor Quran McDonald said that during this trip, he hopes to contribute to spreading joy and love between the people of the two countries. “ I hope that activities like today can strengthen the exchange relationship, have a good impact on the future, not only the children but also others ,” Quran McDonald shared.

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US aircraft carrier sailors act as bricklayers during an exchange with orphans in Da Nang.

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Under the hot sun, the first-time "construction workers" worked hard to make concrete paths in the garden to help orphans.

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American female sailor wearing conical hat, experiencing the work of Vietnamese farmers.

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At the event, Ms. Melisa Bishop, Deputy Ambassador of the United States to Vietnam, thanked the government and people for their welcome to the delegation, as well as thanked the sailors and students for participating in the meaningful exchange activities.

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A day of experience as a farmer for sailors of the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan at Hoa Mai Orphanage Center in Da Nang.

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Also at the exchange, sailors from the USS Roald Reagan practiced and played soccer, badminton, and volleyball with orphans.

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Sailor Takayla Ingram shared that she and her children were very happy and excited. “ I had the chance to try Pho and Quang noodles, which were amazing. Today we will also visit Ba Na Hills and have the opportunity to participate in a cooking class. Not many people have the opportunity to travel to many places in the world so this is very special for me, helping me to experience many unique things in many different lands ,” said Takayla Ingram.

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