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PHILIPPINE SEA

220121-N-LI768-1010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2022) Lt. Alexander Stephan, from Grayling, Michigan, stands watch as the officer of the deck 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

220120-N-LI768-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christopher Clark, from Weatherford, Texas, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Daniel Clark, from Whidbey Island, Washington, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter 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

220119-N-PH222-1127 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 19, 2022) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Sharmaen Threadgill, from Subic Bay, Philippines, stands watch in the pilot house 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

220118-N-PH222-1096 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Marcus Lopez, Ontario, California, conducts maintenance on life rings in the pilot house 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

220118-N-PH222-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2022) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jeremy Reynolds, from Chicago, prepares bell peppers in the galley 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

220118-N-LI768-2011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2022) – Sailors conduct a foreign object debris walk-down on the flight deck of 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

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