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LCS 20

220715-N-ZS023-1097 SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) Capt. Colin Corridan, forward right, is relieved by Cmdr. Robert Burke, second from the left, as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20). LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 5, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Areligh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Peterson, Jr. (DDG 121) use a rigid inflatable boat to aid a stranded mariner off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Frank E. Petersen Jr. commissioned on May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina, and is the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Colton Sedlak) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

220708-N-ZS023-1045 SAN DIEGO (July 8, 2022) Leadership aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew render honors during a change of command ceremony. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220616-N-EU544-0258 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2022) Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Amber Linto, from San Benito, Texas, prepares for the launch of an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 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 Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Joel Maldonado) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220613-N-EU544-9948 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class David Miller, from Chicago directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea drill. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 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 Lt. j.g. Alexandra Green) Share

OKINAWA, JAPAN

220614-N-EU544-0085 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 14, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Norwood, from Spring, Texas, center, provides a brief about an MQ-8C Fire Scout, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, to Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, second from right, on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 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 Lt. j.g. Alexandra Green) Share

LHA 7

220407-M-GQ845-1090, USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Share

YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

220622-N-QD512-1084 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jun. 21, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Charleston is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Kaleb J. Sarten) Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

220629-N-NY430-1088 SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Hollie Williams speaks to junior surface warfare officers attending the Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) during a tour aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). BDOC is a nine week course curriculum covering the basics of engineering, division officer fundamentals, damage control, and navigation seamanship for surface warfare officers (SWO). Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley) Share

ESB 6 LATEST NEWS

Expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6), Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, at its christening ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif. Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

220622-N-ZS023-1151 SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Canberra (LCS 30) arrives at its homeport of San Diego for the first time. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

LCS 14 LATEST NEWS

220617-N-ZS023-1075 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. Robert Burke, right, is relieved by Cmdr. Colleen Moore, left, as Manchester Gold Crew’s commanding officer during a change of command ceremony. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share