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SAILORS VISIT PORTLAND SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel TinokoFleet Public Affairs Center, Det. Northwest

Sailors assigned to USS Preble (DDG 88) visited the Portland, Ore., Shriners Hospital for Children June 6, continuing a tradition that Sailors have carried out each year during the Portland Rose Festival.

"As part of the Portland Rose Festival tradition, Sailors have been visiting our hospital for many years now," said Kay Ekeya, Shriners Hospital employee. "This is a special day for the children to be able to interact with the Sailors and it's a bonding experience for everyone."

The more than two dozen Sailors split into teams and moved ...

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