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PHILIPPINE SEA

211126-N-PH222-1650 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 26, 2021) Sailors participate in a flight deck firefighting 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211123-N-PH222-2080 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 23, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Brian Dupuis, from Standish, Maine, left and, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jillian Aguilar, from Dallas, conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, from the flight deck 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

Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Eugene Smith, from Albany, Georgia, uses the “big eye” binoculars on the port bridge wing 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

211124-N-PH222-1051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 24, 2021) Sailors transport 57mm MK 110 ammunition 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

211123-N-FA490-3275 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 23, 2021) Lt. Caroline French, from Wheaton, Illinois, fires a 9mm pistol, as Gunner’s Mate Seaman Summer Hart, from Daytona Beach, Florida, serves as line coach on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a small-arms sustainment shoot. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

211123-N-FA490-1074 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 23, 2021) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tyler Bidlack, from Towanda, Pennsylvania, troubleshoots the interior voice communications system (IVCS) in the server room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

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