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SOUTH CHINA SEA

230127-N-HG846-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 27, 2023) – Machinist Mate 2nd Class Hunter Auslander, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, conducts a visual observation of the surface warfare environment in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 27. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230126-N-HG846-1608 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Aviation Electronics Mate Seaman Dianna Brunow, from Mesa, Arizona, stands as a flight walker for an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during flight preparations aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 26. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230126-N-HG846-1093 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Mineman Seaman Zachary Obert, from Houston, fires an M-2 HB 50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 26. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230125-N-HG846-1006 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Matthew DeLuca, from Cincinnati, takes in a mooring line aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 25. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

230123-M-QS584-1091 MULLIKULAM, Sri Lanka (Jan. 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sri Lankan marines brief the route plan during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. Share

ACU 5 LATEST NEWS

230122-M-GH531-1270 MULLIKULAM, Sri Lanka (Jan. 22, 2023) – U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion pilots assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approach the beach landing site during an amphibious landing for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Mullikulam, Jan. 22. Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230120-N-HG846-1069 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 20, 2023) – Logistics Specialist Senior Chief Alfredo Gonzalez, left, from Villa Clara, Cuba, and Mineman 2nd Class Will Updegraff, from New Orleans, conduct overhaul procedures during a firefighting training exercise in an engine room aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 20. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

230121-M-GH531-1024 U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and Sri Lankan partners listen to a pre-sail confirmation brief for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 aboard Anchorage in Colombo, Jan. 21. Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

230120-M-GH531-2073 U.S. Navy Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) listen to a religious leader during a religious engagement for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colombo, Jan. 20. Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

230120-M-QS584-1018 A Sri Lankan Navy medical officer gives a presentation to U.S. Navy medical staff from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a medical subject matter expert exchange for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colombo, Jan. 20. Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

230120-M-QS584-1178 A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine expeditionary Unit, take a group photo with members of the Sri Lanka Navy during a Women, Peace and Security symposium for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colomobo, Jan. 20. Share

LCS 24 LATEST NEWS

230117-N-HV010-1004 SINGAPORE (January 17, 2023) Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) is moored alongside a pier at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 17, 2023. Share