Hawes (FFG 53) - Naval Cruise Book

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liwuf iA. 4d(fG44a 25-31 jl fJl Oriceagain HAWESjinds itself representing America to a former communist country. The people here curious of us, but more importantly, they are exceptionally fi-iendly. Because things are very expensive here many of our crewmen have found shipping a truly wonderfd experience. The Lingiuige difference proved to be an almost non- existent barrier because a great many of these fine people speak English. We also have had the opportunity to assist and ti-ain the Bulgarian navy in some of our tactics during Operation Breeze ' 93 ■ Both navies learned a little about each other in this very successful exercise. This is easily one of our best ports. It ' s a shame that we have to leave. Almost. . . 2

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