Yearly, Chile historically observes Fiestas Patrias, marking when the primary Chilean authorities declared independence from Spain, Sept. 18, 1810.
By way of demonstrations of their tradition by their music and meals, the Carrera crew shared their celebration with the U.S. Navy service members. Because the Carrera’s arrival at NBPL, Ensign Cristobal Lerdón, a Chilean submariner, seen many similarities between the 2 navies.
“It’s all the time the respect, being virtually the identical, that we deal with folks in a great way,” mentioned Lerdón. “It’s necessary for each our nations and the relationships, however we perceive one another. Our households we left behind perceive the significance and the way we deploy to different nations, and all of us share that have.”
Observing this celebration collectively helped the U.S. and Chilean navies strengthen ties of friendship and belief.
“It was a pleasure at present to rejoice the Chilean Independence Day with our companions on the Chilean submarine Carrera,” mentioned Capt. Kenneth Douglas, commander, CSS-11. “The partnership between america and Chile goes again many many years. It was an honor to have the ability to host them at present and take part of their celebration.”
The Carrera’s presence at NBPL is a part of the Diesel-Electrical Submarine Initiative (DESI). The DESI program, established in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, companions with South American submarine-operating navies as they take part in fleet readiness workout routines.
“Whereas Carrera is collaborating in DESI throughout their deployment to San Diego and can take part in quite a few multi-unit workout routines over the following two months, it’s also necessary for our Chilean pals to expertise the sights and sounds San Diego has to supply,” mentioned Douglas.
Carrera is scheduled to take part in quite a few occasions in help of DESI throughout their time in San Diego.
