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SEMBAWANG, Singapore

SEMBAWANG, Singapore (Feb. 18, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) makes a brief stop for logistics in Singapore. Fitzgerald is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy/Leslie Hull-Ryde) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

220219-N-FA490-1179 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Feb. 19, 2022) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Crystal Wilkins, from Jackson, Mississippi, prepares pasta in the galley of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. 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

GUAM

220225-N-FA490-1029 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 25, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Michael Blunt, from Compton, California, poses for a portrait with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) pierside. 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

220222-N-FA490-1101 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Patrick Hix, left, from Independence, Missouri, and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Xavier Alemanreal, center, from, Moreno Valley, California, perform M8 and M9 tests, while Chief Information Systems Technician Chris Alegria, from Austin, Texas, oversees as damage control training team (DCTT) in the mission bay of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a chemical, biological, radiological (CBR) drill. 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

220221-N-FA490-1097 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Patrick Hix, right, from Independence, Missouri, readies fire hose as Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tyler Whitt, from Atlanta, serves as safety observer during a firefighting drill 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

220221-N-FA490-1056 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ronny Tucker, from Leesburg, Georgia, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), fire an M-240 machine gun on forecastle of Jackson during a small boat attack drill. 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

220219-N-FA490-1069 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Feb. 19, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) conducts archipelagic sea lane passage through the San Bernardino Strait, Feb. 19, 2022. 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 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

220226-N-LI768-1029 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 26, 2022) – Information Systems Technician Seaman Justin Khim, from Sacramento, California, ascends from main machinery room number two 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220223-N-LI768-1035 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 23, 2022) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at Manila, Philippines. 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

220219-N-LI768-1020 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2022) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) approaches the dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) for a replenishment-at-sea. 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

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