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SINGAPORE STRAIT

211125-N-LI768-1037 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Nov. 25, 2021) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Darryl Patterson, from Cleveland, Texas, stands security watch during sea and anchor 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

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE

211125-N-LI768-2023 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (Nov. 25, 2021) – Thanksgiving dinner is served 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

SAN DIEGO, CA

211124-N-SB299-1314 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 24, 2021) – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes Capt. Amy M. McInnis during USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), change of command ceremony. Capt. Amy M. McInnis assumed command from Capt. Gary L. Cave as Zumwalt’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211123-N-LI768-1019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 23, 2021) – Damage Controlman 3rd Class Todd Paige, from Philadelphia, conducts a routine check on a self-contained breathing apparatus 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

211123-N-LI768-2030 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 23, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the South China 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

211124-N-LI768-1004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 24, 2021) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Hermanheet Singh, from Cumming, Georgia, places a 12-ton jack under an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, 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

211125-N-PH222-1137 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 25, 2021) Chief Boatswain's Mate Cordaryl Sims, from Atlanta, right, and Chief Gunner's Mate Darius Sullivan, from Laurel, Mississippi, prepare a dish for a thanksgiving meal 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

STRAIT OF MALACCA

211128-N-LI768-1057 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 28, 2021) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brandon Matlock, from Spokane, Washington, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, looks out from an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter during a search and rescue exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. HSC 21 is deployed with 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

STRAIT OF MALACCA

211128-N-LI768-2028 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 28, 2021) – Sailors prepare to fire a .50-caliber machine gun from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during a weapons exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. 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

LCS 18

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice, from Chula Vista, California, center right, stands ready during a flight deck fire drill 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

STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 27, 2021) Chief Quartermaster Matthew Rivera, from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, looks for flashing signals as the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts a tactical signal exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. 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

STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 27, 2021) From front, the U.S. Navy Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekiu (FFG 30) and corvette KD Lekir (F 26) sail in formation during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. 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