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15 The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) and the Dominican Republic Navy conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) July 10, following a three-day port visit to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
During the exercise, Billings worked with Armada de República Dominicana Swiftships 110 -class patrol boat Canopus (GC-107) and Justice Boston whaler-class boat Nunki (LI-163). Forces practiced a series of tactical shipboard movements, formations, and vectoring, as well as tested command and control capabilities.
The training helped to improve interoperability and demonstrate the strategic partnership with the Dominican Republic that helps facilitate conducting naval operations against emerging threats in the region.
While in port, Billings hosted a reception onboard, welcoming the President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader, Vice President of the Dominican Republic Raquel Peña, Chargé d’Affaires of U.S
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Página Inicial | News & Events | Robert W. Thomas takes office as Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy
Santo Domingo, D.N.- As of January 20, 2021, Robert W. Thomas, who served as Deputy Chief of Mission since July 16, 2020, assumed the position of Charge d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo. Mr. Thomas will remain in charge of the diplomatic mission until the appointment by the United States Government of a new Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
“The U.S. has a long-standing relationship with the Dominican Republic and during this transition, we will continue to build upon our long-lasting partnership as Dominican Republic’s number one partner, working together on democratic governance, transparent investment, and sustainable economic growth,” said Charge d’Affaires Robert Thomas. “Having spent already six months in the Dominican Republic, I have seen first hand the strong foundation our two nations share. Our team at U.S. Embassy San