Historic Vietnam Visit: US Aircraft Carrier Strengthens Relations

The USS Ronald Reagan, accompanied by two escort ships, has made a historic visit to Da Nang, Vietnam, marking the third visit of a U.S. aircraft carrier to the country since the Vietnam War. The visit includes cultural and professional exchanges, community service projects, and other events. The Ronald Reagan joins the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Carl Vinson as the only ships of their class to have made port calls in Vietnam. The visit comes amidst strained relations between Vietnam and China, with recent incursions into Vietnam's exclusive economic zone. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has been operating in the South China Sea, engaging in various activities and visits.