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APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211222-N-PH222-1821 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 22, 2021) Lt. Michael Kinzie, from Honolulu, center, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, discusses the capabilities of the Mk 18 Mod 1 Swordfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with Cmdr. Clayton Beas, left, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a visit to EODMU 5. 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

211221-N-PH222-1813 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 16, 2021) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Sharmaen Threadgill, from Subic Bay, Philippines, reads a book during a United Through Reading video recording 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

211221-N-PH222-1779 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 21, 2021)Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Ortega, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, assigned to Mine Division Twelve, conducts maintenance on overhead lighting aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Apra Harbor, Guam. 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

211216-N-PH222-1699 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 16, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Daniel Kern, from Harrison, Ohio, stands topside rover watch from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Apra Harbor, Guam. 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

211216-N-PH222-1668 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Chief Quartermaster Johnathan Restrepo, from Cali, Colombia, right, stands watch in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a sea and anchor evolution. 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

211216-N-PH222-1592 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Sailors prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during 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

SINGAPORE STRAIT

211216-N-LI768-1006 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Dec. 16, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits to Changi Naval Base, Singapore. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211223-N-LI768-1053 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 23, 2021) – Sailors stand by as the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment-at-sea. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211221-N-LI768-1098 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 21, 2021) – Sailors conduct overhaul in main machinery room number one during damage control training 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211219-N-LI768-1059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Sailors test JP5 fuel before refueling an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211219-N-LI768-1061 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Engineman 1st Class Scott Barnesziegmann, from Wall Lake, Iowa, checks JP5 fuel for deficiencies before refueling an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter 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

ANDAMAN SEA

211214-N-LI768-1008 ANDAMAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the Andaman Sea. 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