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SOUTH CHINA SEA

220128-N-PH222-1285 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Sailors handle line aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during an underway replenishment. 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

220126-N-PH222-1016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) Sailors remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a vertical 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220125-N-FA490-1003 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 25, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kevin Dumindin, from Tampa, Florida, stands topside rover watch 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

220126-N-FA490-1194 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 26, 2022) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Hallback, from Bronx, New York, poses for a portrait 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220126-N-FA490-1046 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 26, 2022) – Operations Specialist 1st Class Richard Opilas, from San Jose, California, right, and Chief Boatswain’s Mate William Yu, from Brooklyn, New York, both assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) conduct non-lethal weapons training in the mission bay 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

MANILA, PHIIPPINES

220127-N-FA490-1005 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 27, 2022) – Cmdr. Michael Root, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, addresses the crew in the mission bay of Jackson, during an all-hands call. 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

220126-N-LI768-2041 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 26, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts a berth shift at Naval Base Guam. 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220126-N-LI768-1040 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 26, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Damian Guerraguerra, from Las Vegas, operates a mobicon in the mission bay 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

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) refuel on the flight deck of USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Miguel Keith, assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is currently operating as the Theater Littoral Warfare Commander's flagship in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220129-N-FA490-1100 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 29, 2022) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Irish-Baevin Doblan, from Manila, Philippines, right, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Oregon, both attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), mount blade sock tie-downs on an MQ-8C Fire Scout on the flight deck of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson and HSC 23 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220128-N-PH222-1033 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Sailors conduct a safety brief prior to an underway replenishment on the flight deck 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220124-N-FA490-1081 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 24, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Patrick Hix, from Independence, Missouri, organizes chains in the mission bay 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