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MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220208-N-FA490-1048 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2022) – Sailors transport Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) onto the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220207-N-FA490-1061 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 7, 2022) – Cmdr. Michael Root, right, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, discusses flight operations capabilities with Cmdr. Rolando Lorenzana, captain of the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301), during a tour on the flight deck of Jackson. 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

220131-N-CE463-1034 Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Travis Taylor, from Newport News, Va., tracks contacts in the combat information center onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). during the bilateral training exercise Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.Fitzgerald is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partnerships while serving 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 Catie Coyle) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220201-N-PH222-1014 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 1, 2022) Chief Damage Controlman Raul Avila, from Inglewood, California, conducts training on sounding tape during damage control training 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220202-N-PH222-1142 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 2, 2022) Chief Operations Specialist Cory J. Woll, from Staten Island, New York, exercises in the gym 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220203-N-PH222-1059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) Sailors assist each other in dressing out in firefighting protective equipment during a main space 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220202-N-PH222-1458 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 2, 2022) Sailors prepare for a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220201-N-FA490-2046 MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 1, 2022) – A representative of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, middle, asks a maintenance question to Lt. Race Betancourt, from Long Island, New York, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), right, on the flight deck of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson and HSC-23 are 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220131-N-FA490-1137 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 31, 2022) – Cmdr. Michael Root, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, center, greets Maj. Gen. Nestor Herico, vice commander of the Philippine Navy, during a tour of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220201-N-LI768-1223 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 1, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Bryant, from St. Louis, stands by as a boundaryman during damage control training 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, UNITED STATES

220206-N-OA516-015 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2022) –The guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) returns to homeport. O’Kane, a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 6, following an independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets in support of national tasking and to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

BRUNSWICK

220206-N-VF045-1101 BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 5, 2022) Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) man the rails during Savannah's commissioning ceremony. Savannah is the Navy's 14th Independence-variant littoral combat ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share