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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

COMLCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS

220624-N-ZS023-1115 SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2022) Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE (COMLCSRON ONE), delivers remarks to Sailors and guests after assuming command. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

LPD 23 LATEST NEWS

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) – Chief Damage Controlman Kevin Underritter addresses Sailors and their families and friends about damage control during a family day cruise aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Friends and family members were invited aboard Anchorage to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. Anchorage is currently home ported in San Diego as part of Amphibious Squadron SEVEN, along with USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley) Share

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

220601-N-EU544-495 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (June 2, 2022) Cmdr. Brian Bungay, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), poses for a photo on the bridge of USS Jackson while pier side in Subic Bay, Philippines. 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

SASEBO, JAPAN

220601-O-NR876-753 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. FUKUDA Tatsuya, commander, Fleet Escort Force, arrives aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, 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. James French) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220530-N-EU544-9138 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 30, 2022) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Nicholas Woronoff, from Mount Airy, North Carolina, and Misael Acosta, from San Antonio, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23 carry “Rescue Randy”, a training dummy assigned to HSC-23, on a litter across the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a medical evacuation 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 Gunners Mate 2nd Class Joel Maldonado) Share

GULF OF THAILAND

220525-N-EU544-8592 GULF OF THAILAND (May 25, 2022) Chief Quartermaster Christian McGhee, from Philadelphia, hauls down a signal flag during a sea and anchor evolution aboard 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