The NASSCO-built expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley arrived in the island country of Palau on Monday to join allied navies in the Pacific Partnership exercise, the Navy announced.

The 785-foot-long ship built in Barrio Logan is a floating military base that can support combat operations, special forces and humanitarian assistance. Its flight deck can accommodate helicopters, tiltrotors and drones, and there are berths for 250 Marines or other personnel along with extensive vehicle and equipment storage.

The Pacific Partnership mission also includes stops in the Federated States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and the Philippines.

“It’s wonderful for our mission to return to Palau, where we look forward to working alongside our multinational a

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