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SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Jayce Bridette, son of Chief Quartermaster Johanna Lopez, controls a fire hose on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a "Friends and Family Day." LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Sam Hardgrove) Share

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220728-N-ZS023-1036 SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Piano, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. Share

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220729-N-ZS023-1084 SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Cmdr. Erin Connor, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew, delivers remarks to her crew and guests during a change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20). LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

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SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) moors at Naval Base San Diego upon its return from deployment. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

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220614-N-ZS023-1065 SAN DIEGO (June 14, 2022) Capt. Douglas Meagher, Commander, Surface Division ELEVEN, delivers remarks after assuming command during a change of command ceremony held at the San Diego Balboa Park Veteran’s Museum. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand/Released) Share

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SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits San Diego bay upon its return to homeport. The USS Stockdale, named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, returned to Naval Base San Diego, July 15, following a 10-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - Five San Diego County emergency service leaders attended Leaders to Sea aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Leaders to Sea program is sponsored by Commander, Naval Surface Forces and is designed to provide influential community leaders, educators, and business and industry executives with insight into the daily operations of a Navy ship at sea. The goal is to increase awareness of the leadership development and career opportunities that the Navy provides, to provide a view into life in the Navy, and to build advocates for the Navy within the civilian world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins) Share

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220715-N-ZS023-1097 SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) Capt. Colin Corridan, forward right, is relieved by Cmdr. Robert Burke, second from the left, as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20). LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 5, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Areligh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Peterson, Jr. (DDG 121) use a rigid inflatable boat to aid a stranded mariner off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Frank E. Petersen Jr. commissioned on May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina, and is the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Colton Sedlak) Share

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220708-N-ZS023-1045 SAN DIEGO (July 8, 2022) Leadership aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew render honors during a change of command ceremony. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share