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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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220128-N-PH222-1285 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Sailors handle line aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during an underway replenishment. 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

220126-N-PH222-1016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) Sailors remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. 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

220125-N-FA490-1003 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 25, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kevin Dumindin, from Tampa, Florida, stands topside rover watch on 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

220126-N-FA490-1194 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 26, 2022) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Hallback, from Bronx, New York, poses for a portrait aboard 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

220126-N-FA490-1046 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 26, 2022) – Operations Specialist 1st Class Richard Opilas, from San Jose, California, right, and Chief Boatswain’s Mate William Yu, from Brooklyn, New York, both assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) conduct non-lethal weapons training in the mission bay 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