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SAN DIEGO, CA,

Friends and family gathered together for a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego where Commander Bryan Hart relieved Commander John Kajmowicz as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). In attendance at the ceremony was Robert Stethem’s eldest brother, and retired Navy Seal, Ken Stethem. Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220210-N-LI768-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 10, 2022) – Information Systems Technician Seaman Justin Khim, from Sacramento, California, grabs a firefighting helmet during 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220209-N-PH222-1059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2022) Fire Controlman 1st Class Timothy Stephenson, from Columbus, Indiana, fires a M9 pistol on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a small arms qualification course. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220208-N-PH222-1092 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), right, pulls alongside fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), prior to conducting a replenishment-at-sea. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220209-N-LI768-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 9, 2022) – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Patrick Ellis, chief of staff of I Corps, salutes the side-boys as he arrives aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) for a tour. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220207-N-PH222-1024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Eugene Smith, left, from Albany, Georgia, and Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, participate in a live fire gunnery exercise using a .50 caliber machine gun aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220208-N-FA490-1048 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2022) – Sailors transport Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) onto the flight deck 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220207-N-FA490-1061 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 7, 2022) – Cmdr. Michael Root, right, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, discusses flight operations capabilities with Cmdr. Rolando Lorenzana, captain of the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301), during a tour on the flight deck 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

220131-N-CE463-1034 Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Travis Taylor, from Newport News, Va., tracks contacts in the combat information center onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). during the bilateral training exercise Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.Fitzgerald is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220201-N-PH222-1014 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 1, 2022) Chief Damage Controlman Raul Avila, from Inglewood, California, conducts training on sounding tape during damage control training aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220202-N-PH222-1142 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 2, 2022) Chief Operations Specialist Cory J. Woll, from Staten Island, New York, exercises in the gym aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220203-N-PH222-1059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) Sailors assist each other in dressing out in firefighting protective equipment during a main space fire drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share