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APRA HARBOR, Guam

220118-N-LI768-1003 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 18, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits 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

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Mariner Skills Training Center, Pacific (MSTCPAC) Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220115-N-PH222-1008 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 15, 2021) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Berta Madlock, from Sunnyside, Washington, conducts maintenance on a refrigerant monitor sounder beacon 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220114-N-PH222-1071 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 14, 2021) Electronics Technician 1st Class Thomas Caswell, from San Diego, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), assists in conducting maintenance on a UAV Automatic Recovery System aboard USS Charleston (LCS 18). Tulsa and Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are 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

220114-N-PH222-1038 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 14, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Florida, operates the twin boom extendable crane (TBEC) 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220117-N-PH222-1098 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 17, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits from Apra Harbor, Guam to the Philippine 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220113-O-NR876-081 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) exercises with the Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09) in the South China Sea. Jackson, 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 Senior Chief Operations Specialist Alexandro Wiggins) Share

MUARA, BRUNEI

220113-O-NR876-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) exercises with the Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09) in the South China Sea. Jackson, 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 Senior Chief Operations Specialist Alexandro Wiggins) Share

EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES

220114-N-DU622-1086 EVERETT, Wash., (January, 14, 2022) Capt. Elaine A. Collins reports to Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 that she has been relieved as commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. DESRON 9 is currently in port preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220107-N-FA490-1015 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Chief Fire Controlman Benjamin Thiesse, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, stands small caliber action team (SCAT) watch aboard 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

220107-N-FA490-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, HSC-23 and Jackson are 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

220107-N-FA490-1058 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, function checks a M9 9mm pistol in the armory 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