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DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-1358 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Mason Alt, from Thomasville, Alabama, participates in evening colors from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Dili, Timor-Leste. 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-2009 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Left to right, Thomas E. Daley, charge d’affaires, United States Embassy, Cmdr. Clayton Beas, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), Brig. Gen. Calisto “Coliati” dos Santos, Chief of Staff Timor-Leste Defense Force, and Chief Superintendent Henrique da Costa, Timor-Leste National Police, participate in a cake cutting ceremony in the hangar bay during a reception in Dili, Timor-Leste. 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-1137 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), moored pier side during a port visit to Dili, Timor-Leste. 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

CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH

211208-N-LI768-2169 CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (Dec. 8, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at Chattogram, Bangladesh, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. 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

211109-N-LI768-1086 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 9, 2021) – Commander, Joint Region Marianas, Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, right, presents a USS Arizona relic to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). The presentation is part of Naval History and Heritage Command’s USS Arizona Superstructure Relic program, designed to reinforce the importance of the Navy’s history and heritage for naval personnel. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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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Commander of Joint Region Marianas, Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, left, presents a USS Arizona relic to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). The presentation is part of Naval History and Heritage Command’s USS Arizona Superstructure Relic program, designed to reinforce the importance of the Navy’s history and heritage for naval personnel. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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. Share

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Capt. Greg Baker, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, left, presents a relic from USS Arizona (BB 39) to Capt. Ken Ward, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-2041 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Chief Operations Specialist Cory Woll, from Staten Island, New York, stands watch aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Port Hera, Timor-Leste. 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

211207-N-PH222-1829 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Zane Vandorn, Camanche, Iowa, conducts oil lab training with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) from the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. 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

211207-N-PH222-1634 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, conducts .50 caliber machine gun training with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) from the hangar bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. 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

211207-N-PH222-1134 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. 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

211207-N-PH222-1068 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force embark Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) from a rigid-hull inflatable boat during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. 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