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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

BRUNSWICK

220206-N-VF045-1092 BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 5, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) run aboard to man Savannah as part of its 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

BRUNSWICK

220206-N-VF045-1082 BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 5, 2022) Cmdr. Kevin Ray accepts command of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) during a 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

UNITED STATES

220204-N-VF045-1020 BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 4, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) visits Brunswick, Ga. 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

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

220203-N-MH811-1020 PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 3, 2022) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to homeport. Michael Murphy, a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returned to joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 3, after deployment to U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets in support of maritime security operations and to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly Crawford) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220131-N-PH222-1129 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 31, 2022) Mineman 3rd Class Brendan Riemerlanglois, from Crandon, Wisconsin, receives a haircut from Chief Culinary Specialist Terrence Holts, from Los Angeles, during routine operations 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

220129-N-PH222-1003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Lillian Morales, from Los Banos, California stands helicopter control tower watch aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine flight 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

220129-N-PH222-1010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a flight maneuver above 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

220129-N-FA490-1066 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 29, 2022) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Raymond Owens, from Killeen, Texas, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), removes pitch locks from the rotor head of an MQ-8C Fire Scout 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