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MUARA, BRUNEI

220113-O-NR876-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) exercises with the Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09) in the South China Sea. Jackson, 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 Senior Chief Operations Specialist Alexandro Wiggins) Share

EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES

220114-N-DU622-1086 EVERETT, Wash., (January, 14, 2022) Capt. Elaine A. Collins reports to Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 that she has been relieved as commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. DESRON 9 is currently in port preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220107-N-FA490-1015 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Chief Fire Controlman Benjamin Thiesse, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, stands small caliber action team (SCAT) watch 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220107-N-FA490-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, HSC-23 and Jackson 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220107-N-FA490-1058 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 7, 2022) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, function checks a M9 9mm pistol in the armory 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220110-N-LI768-1010 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 10, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Mary Ashcraft, from Honolulu, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), administers the COVID-19 vaccine booster for Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Anthony Johnson, from San Diego, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). 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

220110-N-PH222-1008 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 10, 2022) Cmdr. Clayton Beas, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), speaks to the crew during an all-hands call on the flight deck. 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

220111-N-PH222-1382 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jasmine Munoz, left, from Henderson, Nevada, receives instruction from Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, during an anti-terrorism training exercise 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220111-N-PH222-1246 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, attached to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), conduct training exercises with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, Task Group 75.1, with a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicle. 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

220111-N-PH222-1140 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Shaun Spencer, from San Diego, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, observes a flight maneuver, from the cabin aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to 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

DDG 125

Aegis Light Off (ALO) was recently achieved on the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), the Navy’s first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. This milestone marks the beginning of the ship’s combat systems test program that will culminate in readiness for Builder’s Trials, Acceptance Trials and eventual delivery to the fleet Share

CA, UNITED STATES

Students and instructors assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) conducted small boat training in Southern California with Soldiers from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Share