US navy ship Whidbey Island (LSD-41) sailed into Grand Harbour this morning for a brief port visit and to provide the crew with a few days of rest and recuperation.
The ship's crew will have opportunity to enjoy the historical and cultural treasures of Malta and in keeping with US Navy tradition, members of the crew have volunteered to participate in a community relations project at Ir-Razzett tal-Ħbiberija.
USS Whidbey Island belongs to the Dock Landing Ship class and is commanded by Commander Eric L. Conzen.