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CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES

The official party salutes the colors while the national anthem is sung during a change of command ceremony at Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 16. Capt. Scott Carroll relieved Capt. Chris Nelson as commanding officer of ACU 5 during the ceremony. Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

220107-N-OA516-1138 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 7, 2022) – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, presents a challenge coin to Engineman 1st Class David Kirchens, a Sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), right, during a scheduled visit to the ship. During the visit, Kitchener evaluated Manchester’s current state of readiness and met with Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

220107-N-OA516-1084 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 7, 2022) – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Cmdr. Ed Rush, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), left, during a scheduled visit to the ship. During the visit, Kitchener evaluated Manchester’s current state of readiness and met with Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

ARLINGTON, VA

ARLINGTON, VA (Jan. 11, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the 34th Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) national symposium in Arlington, VA, Jan. 11. Incorporated in 1985, SNA promotes greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of the Navy's surface forces. Share

LCS 10

USS Gabrielle Giffords Launches Naval Strike Missile Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

211229-N-PH222-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 29, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Florida, conducts an inspection on a tool cabinet 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

211230-N-PH222-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 30, 2021) Sailors participate in small boat 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211229-N-PH222-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 29, 2021) Sailors conduct a “buddy check” on self-contained breathing apparatuses during a firefighting 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

220104-N-PH222-1074 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 4, 2022) Operations Specialist 1st Class Corey Love, left, from Cambridge, Maryland, participates in a Senior Sailor of the Quarter board 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

220104-N-PH222-1185 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 4, 2022) Sailors combat a simulated fire aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a training exercise. 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

GUAM

220104-N-FA490-2001 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 4, 2022) – Naval Base Guam’s Fire & Emergency Services and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) damage control fire team pose for a group photo after an integrated in-port fire drill. The drill simulated a fire onboard Jackson that becomes larger than the ship’s force can handle and requires the assistance of the base fire department. Conducting joint drills helps to alleviate communication gaps and combine techniques necessary to assist shipboard personnel during a casualty. 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

LCS 12 CO

Commander Michael Tyree Share