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A US warship is due to arrive in Trinidad for a five-day visit during which joint training exercises would be done with the TT Defence Force, the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs announced on October 23.

The USS Gravely will dock in Port of Spain from October 26-30 with the 22nd US Marine Expeditionary Unit onboard.

"The US military services' presence in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the US commitment to regional security and cooperative efforts in the Caribbean. The visit strengthens US-Trinidad and Tobago military cooperation through expert exchanges focused on core infantry tactics, maintenance procedures and advanced medical capabilities, leveraging the TTDF's facilities to enhance tactical proficiency and enhance mutual trust. These efforts strengthen interoperability, reinforce long-term defence cooperation and improve operational readiness among partner forces," the ministry said in a statement.