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DDG 125 LATEST NEWS

220326-N-MH203-1001 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 26, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday speaks to the United States Naval Academy’s Silent Drill Team at the christening ceremony for the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, March 26. Lucas is the first Flight III guided-missile destroyer, and will be equipped with the most advanced technology and weapons systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Courtney Hillson/released) Share

DDG 125 LATEST NEWS

220326-N-MH203-1003 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 26, 2022) A bottle is smashed against the hull of the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) at the ship’s christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Mississippi, March 26. Lucas is the first Flight III guided-missile destroyer, and will be equipped with the most advanced technology and weapons systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Courtney Hillson/released) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220317-O-NR876-760 APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 17, 2022) – Cmdr. John Actkinson, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and plaque to Damage Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Luxton for his selection as Mine Division 12’s Junior Sailor of the Year, Fiscal Year 2021. 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 Mineman 1st Class Philip Dalton) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220317-O-NR876-496 APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 17, 2022) – Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado gives a speech to the Sailors aboard the Independence-variant 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 Mineman 1st Class Philip Dalton) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220312-N-LI768-1020 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

CVN 72

OS1 Alicia Griffin, from Missouri City, TX, is a master of her craft, and a leader on the Zulu watch floor. Share

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