Cheers all round as sailors dock

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Happy hours have been extended again in Wan Chai bars - some 4,000 American marines and sailors are in town.

They're from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which consists of the assault ship USS Boxer, transport dock ship USS Green Bay and dock landing ship USS Comstock.

Officially, the group is committed to help enhance security, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is also set to participate in community projects. (c)