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SOUTH CHINA SEA

220122-N-PH222-1062 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice, right, from Chula Vista, California, and Mineman 3rd Class Brendan Riemerlanglois, from Crandon, Wisconsin, secure cranials prior to flight operations 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

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

220121-N-PH222-1311 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Jan. 21, 2022) Fire Controlman 1st Class Timothy Stephenson, Columbus, Indiana, operates a Long Range Acoustic Device aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a routine port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. 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

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

220121-N-PH222-1155 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Jan. 21, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Marcus Lopez, from Ontario, California, stands top side rover watch aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a routine port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. 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

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

220121-N-PH222-1271 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Jan. 21, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Wei Chen, from Oakland, California, shifts colors aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a routine port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. 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

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

220121-N-PH222-1036 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Jan. 21, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), transits the Subic Bay Harbor, during a routine port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. 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

220120-N-FA490-1233 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 20, 2022) – Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Auston J. Collins, from Littleton, Colorado, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Raymond Owens, from Killeen, Texas, both attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, hoist the national ensign on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a port visit to Manila. 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

220120-N-FA490-1122 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 20, 2022) – Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Oregon, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 mans the rails on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a port visit to Manila. 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

220120-N-FA490-1052 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 20, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. 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

220120-N-PH222-1024 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Mineman 3rd Class Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Florida, conducts Afloat Self-Assessments on the mess decks 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

220120-N-PH222-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Chief Quartermaster Johnathan Restrepo, from Cali, Colombia, prepares to test the collision alarm system 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

220120-N-PH222-1094 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Jan. 20, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a flight maneuver above the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), while conducting archipelagic sea lane passage through the San Bernardino Strait . 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

220121-N-LI768-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2022) Engineman 3rd Class Spencer Eiesland, from Lake Tahoe, California, left, and Engineman 1st Class Rigoberto Casildo, from Chicago, conduct maintenance on number two ships service diesel generator 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