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USS John Paul Jones Anchors in Malibu
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer will remain near the Malibu Pier until Monday.
The Malibu community received a big treat on Friday with the arrival of the USS John Paul Jones, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. Members of the media and a handful of other people toured the ship in the morning, and a welcoming ceremony took place on the pier in the afternoon.
This is the first time that a Naval ship has come to Malibu. The John Paul Jones’ arrival was made possible through the efforts of John Payne, president of the Malibu Navy League, and his wife Anne as well as a committee consisting of members of the Malibu Navy League, , the and Malibu Pier concessionaires.
John Paul Jones crew members will be in Malibu throughout the weekend enjoying various activities and everything Malibu has to offer.
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