CAM RANH BAY, Vietnam (Oct. 02, 2016) Petty Officer

CAM RANH BAY, Vietnam (Oct. 02, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Hanson, a native of Superior, Wisconsin, mans the rails as the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) pulls into Vietnam, for a Naval Engagement Activity with the people of Vietnam Oct. 02. In its seventh year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, building confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Josh Coté)