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CVN 72

YN1 Nick Alexander, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is responsible for all administrative requirements for an ISIC Staff of 49 Sailors, executing the role of an independent Command Pay and Personnel Administrator. Share

COMDESRON 23

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APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220308-N-FA490-1003 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Mar. 8, 2022) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Hallback, from Bronx, New York, prepares corn in the galley of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220303-N-FA490-1062 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Mar. 3, 2022) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Missouri, inventories supply parts in the forward mooring store room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

YIGO, GUAM

220310-N-FA490-1917 YIGO, Guam (Mar. 10, 2022) – Naval Aircrewman (helicopter) 2nd Class Joseph Aubrey, from Coral Springs, Florida, attached to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, serves as lookout on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to HSC-23, during search and rescue training. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, HSC-23 is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220309-N-FA490-1055 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Mar. 9, 2022) – Engineman 2nd Class Jesse Webster, from San Diego, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), closes blow down ports on a main propulsion diesel engine (MPDE) in an engineering space of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220315-N-LI768-1016 APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 15, 2022) – Cmdr. Brandon Cornes, commanding officer of USS Tulsa (LCS 16) (Blue), right, salutes Capt. Tim Labenz, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, during an exchange of command ceremony on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship. Tulsa Blue crew relieved Tulsa Gold following five months of operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Tulsa, part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet AOR 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220312-N-LI768-1029 APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 12, 2022) – Engineman 1st Class Scott Barnesziegmann, from Wall Lake, Iowa, installs a component for the JP5 service pump discharge line aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220308-N-LI768-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 8, 2022) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails toward Apra Harbor, Guam, during sea and anchor. Tulsa, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220305-N-LI768-1081 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 5, 2022) – Sailors provide medical assistance to Engineman 1st Class Marcus Alford, from Omaha, Nebraska, on the flight deck during mass casualty training aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

Pentagon, Arlington

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, gives closing remarks at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 18. Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220305-N-LI768-1053 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 5, 2022) – Sailors sidestep while fighting a simulated fire on the flight deck during aviation damage control training aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer). Share