US Navy Men Keep Pusat Ehsan Shipshape
By Azaraimy

Bandar Seri Begawan - "Mission accomplished" for some 25 crew members of the US Navy ship USS Rentz.

Despite the hot, wet day, the US sailors volunteered for the cleaning campaign at Pusat Ehsan, Bengkurong yesterday at afternoon.

USS Rentz, an Oliver Hazard Perry Class, arrived at the Muara Commercial Port yesterday for a scheduled port visit.

The American sailors are taking the opportunity to meet local citizens, experience local customs and traditions, sightsee, shop and enjoy the many recreational activities offered in the country.

Yesterday afternoon, some 25 crew members participated in a clean-up at Pusat Ehsan in Bengkurong to demonstrate their commitment to supporting the local special needs community.

Pusat Ehsan has received assistance before, including cleaning campaigns, but was happy to receive volunteer workers from the US Navy crew. USS Rentz is commanded by Commander Mark S Johnson and its home port is in San Diego; California.

USS Rentz is the only US combatant vessel to be named after a priest. The Rentz was named after World War II Navy Chaplain George S Rentz (1882-1942) who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for selfless bravery following the loss of USS Houston (CA-30) in the Battle of Sunda Strait. He was the only US Navy chaplain to be so honoured during World War II. Interesting events in Rentz's history include the rescue of a downed helicopter crew in the Persian Gulf (August 16, 1997), interception of cocaine smugglers off the Southern California coast (April 1, 2002), and the rescue of 90 Ecuadorians on a disabled vessel (June 18, 2005). -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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