Thursday, 22nd June 2023, the Philippine Consulate Queensland attended the reception of USS America (LHA 6) hosted by the United States of America, Consul-General Ms. Christine Elder of United States Consulate-General Office, Sydney, along with 500 guests on the flight deck of USS America for a port visit in Brisbane. Captain Shockey Snyder, Commanding Officer of USS America alongside USS Marines, U.S. 7th Fleet, and USS Sailors, conducted the routine port visit to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Australia. Her Excellency the Honorable Dr Jeannette Young, Governor of Queensland, together with the Queensland Consular Corps, Australian military officials and Brisbane community leaders were present at the reception. The Honorary Consul was honored to have met fellow Filipino-Americans onboard USS America (LHA 6) and Public Affairs officer, Mr. Benjamin Hamilton.