NORFOLK, Va. — USNS Comfort will return to Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday, December 21, the U.S. Navy announced Monday.
The ship, which has been on its Continuing Promise 2022 trip since October 19, has provided humanitarian aid and disaster assistance to Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
Now, members of USNS Comfort's medical teams will be home with their families and friends just in time for Christmas.
"The completion of Continuing Promise 2022 marked the 12th mission to the region since 2007 and the eighth mission involving USNS Comfort," a statement read.
"The mission fostered goodwill, strengthened existing partnerships with partner nations, and encouraged the establishment of new partnerships among countries, non-government organizations, and international organizations."
It happened in the vicinity of Jeremie, Haiti, shortly after 7:15 p.m. local time during a transfer from a small boat to the Comfort.
All personnel were safely recovered and returned to Comfort with help from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harold Miller. Two sailors had minor injuries but were treated aboard Comfort and are expected to be okay.