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SURABAYA, INDONESIA

211106-N-FA490-1002 SURABAYA, INDONESIA, Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Rachel Powell, from Stafford, Va., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, right, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Mo., assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), serve as colors detail, during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211027-N-FA490-1002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 27, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Crystal Wilkins, from Jackson, Miss., prepares vegetables in the galley of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT

211025-N-FA490-2024 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Oct. 25, 2021) Lt. Caroline French, from Wheaton, Ill., serves as officer of the deck (OOD) on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

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Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of Jackson during routine operations. Share

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Helicopter Crewman (non-tactical) 2nd Class Joseph Aubrey, from Coral Springs, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23), takes off from the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) in a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX). Share

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Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) transits the South China Sea in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during routine operations. Share

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Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) transits the South China Sea in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during routine operations. Share

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Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Mo., right, checks out supplies to Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, Calif., aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Share

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A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) launches from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX). Share

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A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), simulates fire-fighting techniques on a MK-58 signal flare during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX). Share

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) comes alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), in preparation for replenishment-at-sea (RAS), during routine operations. Share

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits the South China Sea during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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