USS Frank Cable departs Puerto Princesa, Philippines

22 September 2025

From Petty Officer 3rd Class Haley Wilson, USS Frank Cable (AS 40)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Sept. 20, 2025) — Forward-deployed Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Puerto Princesa following a scheduled port visit, Sep. 20.

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PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Sept. 15, 2025) – Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Steven Yule, assigned to forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stands a force protection watch during the ship’s arrival to Puerto Princesa for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15. Frank Cable is underway supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haley Wilson)

The visit reinforced the longstanding U.S.-Philippine alliance that has been a key component in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Frank Cable last visited Puerto Princesa in June 2016 for a routine port visit where crew members engaged in several community service projects to enhance the people-to-people ties central to international relationships.

“The U.S. and Philippines’ alliance is built on strong historical connections and a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Capt. Mike Thompson, commanding officer of Frank Cable. “This port visit, and those like it, strengthen our shared commitment to maritime security.”

The Mutual Defense Treaty, signed in 1951, established the alliance between the U.S. and Philippines that continues to this day as one of the foundations safeguarding stability and prosperity for the Indo-Pacific.

Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, provides expeditionary maintenance, services, and logistics support to deployed submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific region.

Frank Cable is underway supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.