U.S. Seventh Fleet

QINGDAO, People's Republic of China (April 21, 2009) - The U.S. 7th Fleet Dixie Land Band plays to hundreds of Chinese during a joint concert that showcased bands from many of nations participating in the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. The forward-deployed USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is in Qingdao to participate in the International Fleet Review along with approximately 20 other nations from all around the world.