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PHILIPPINE SEA

211216-N-PH222-1668 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Chief Quartermaster Johnathan Restrepo, from Cali, Colombia, right, stands watch in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a sea and anchor evolution. 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211216-N-PH222-1592 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Sailors prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during flight 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

SINGAPORE STRAIT

211216-N-LI768-1006 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Dec. 16, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits to Changi Naval Base, Singapore. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211223-N-LI768-1053 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 23, 2021) – Sailors stand by as the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment-at-sea. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211221-N-LI768-1098 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 21, 2021) – Sailors conduct overhaul in main machinery room number one 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211219-N-LI768-1059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Sailors test JP5 fuel before refueling an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211219-N-LI768-1061 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Engineman 1st Class Scott Barnesziegmann, from Wall Lake, Iowa, checks JP5 fuel for deficiencies before refueling an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of 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

ANDAMAN SEA

211214-N-LI768-1008 ANDAMAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the Andaman Sea. 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211213-N-FA490-1004 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 13, 2021) Lt. Chris Williams, from Anaheim, California, recites the sailor’s creed on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a frocking ceremony. Jackson, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211213-N-FA490-3159 APRA HARBOR, Guam – Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Josh Allen, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Matthew Borough, from Buckley, Washington, both assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, are hoisted onto a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, during an open water search and rescue exercise (SAREX). HSC-23 and USS Jackson (LCS 6), part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are 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) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

211214-N-PH222-1293 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 14, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a flight maneuver over 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211212-N-FA490-1058 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 12, 2021) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Rodriguez, from Miami, Florida, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), maintains an MQ-8C Fire Scout in the hangar bay of Jackson. Jackson, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share