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    U.S. Sailors Organize a Charity Center

    U.S. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) assisted in organizing a charity center during a scheduled port visit to Manama, Bahrain, March 26.

    For two days, Sailors sorted clothing, books, and labeled boxes for easy viewing in the Saint Christopher’s Anglican Cathedral Charity Centre, a thrift store that primarily helps the migrant worker population.

    “Each group over two days was composed of 10 Sailors, and each took part in unpacking, stocking, cleaning and generally encouraging the work here,” said Lt. Cmdr. David Duprey, from Sheridan, Wyoming, a chaplain on the John C. Stennis.

    “We are providing quality items at reasonable prices for lower income households in the Bahrain community,” said Angel Afolabi, Ph.D., from Harlem, Georgia, manager of the St. Christopher’s Anglican Cathedral Charity Centre. “The items we provide range from clothing, shoes, and basic household items.”

    One Sailor appreciated the chance to help organize the center.

    “Everyone wants to have fun in port, but I like to help out and provide to other people; and this is a really good opportunity to help out,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman, Amanda Avillan, from Boston.

    Afolabi expressed appreciation for the cooperation between Sailors and the local community.

    “This is a wonderful initiative, and I’m thankful for the opportunity for me, to meet all the Sailors and to get the help from you all,” said Afolabi. “It’s nice to talk, interact and share the charity centre with all the Sailors while we all work.”

    The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

    For more news on John C. Stennis, visit http://navy.mil/local/cvn74/ or follow along on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stennis74.

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    Date Taken: 03.26.2019
    Date Posted: 04.04.2019 10:55
    Story ID: 316893
    Location: BH

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