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SOUTH CHINA SEA

220122-N-PH222-1378 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits the South China Sea at full power 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

PHILIPPINES SEA

220217-N-LI768-1012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2022) – Lt. Hannah Denny, from Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, communicates to Sailors as the Gun Liaison Officer during a weapons exercise 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

220217-N-LI768-2040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2022) – Sailors check for chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents during a CBR damage control drill 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220213-N-FA490-1351 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 13, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Patrick Hix, from Independence, Missouri, cuts the frayed edges on a life line on 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

220213-N-FA490-1012 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 13, 2022) – Cmdr. Michael Root, left, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, greets Philippine Navy Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado, Flag Officer in Command, during a tour on the bridge 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

LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS

210810-N-ZS023-1016 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Yuankun Xia, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., poses for a photo on a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) before conducting search-and-rescue (SAR) training on board Naval Base San Diego. The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The 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

LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS

Cmdr. William Carroll, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold Crew delivers remarks during a pier-side assumption of command ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego. The Littoral Combat Ship is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform 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/Released) Share

LCS 26 LATEST NEWS

211013-N-ZS023-1027 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2021) Rebecca Byrne, the ship sponsor of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26), is greeted by leadership during a scheduled visit. 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/Released) Share

LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS

211207-N-ZS023-1042 (Dec 7, 2021) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) finishes installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame, Dec. 9, 2021. 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/Released) Share

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211217-N-ZS023-1120 (Dec 17, 2021) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Tracy Davidson, the ship sponsor of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) delivers the order to man the ship and bring her to life during a commissioning commemoration ceremony on the flight deck. The Navy commissioned LCS 22, the second ship in naval history to be named Kansas City, via naval message due to public health safety and restrictions of large public events related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kansas City is homeported at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand/Released) Share

CA, UNITED STATES

220121-N-ZS023-1002 (Jan 21, 2022) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Cmdr. Wayne Gehman, right, commanding officer aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), greets retired Quartermaster 2nd Class and WWII veteran Norman Williams, a native of Kansas City, Mo., during a scheduled tour. 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/Released) Share

UNITED STATES

220204-N-VF045-1020 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) visits Brunswick, Ga. Savannah is the Navy's 14th Independence-variant littoral combat ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share