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JAVA SEA

211112-N-FA490-1072 JAVA SEA (Nov. 12, 2021) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Kan., serves as starboard lookout on the starboard bridge wing of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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/released) Share

JAVA SEA

211113-N-FA490-2109 JAVA SEA (Nov. 13, 2021) A MH-60S helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, flies over the Java Sea during routine operations. HSC 23, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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/released) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

211112-N-PH222-1326 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2021) Lt. j.g. Gerardo Colon-Gonzales, from Villalba, Puerto Rico, stands junior officer of the deck watch in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

211112-N-PH222-1317 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2021) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Mark Dinglasan, assigned to Naval Expedition Intelligence Command, and U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct collection training in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

JAVA SEA

211113-N-FA490-1036 JAVA SEA (Nov. 13, 2021) Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, move a MH-60S helicopter from the hangar bay of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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/released) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

211113-N-PH222-1235 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2021) Sailors participate in a flight deck firefighting drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

211113-N-PH222-1204 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Carter Cunningham, from Sacramento, Calif., participates in a flight deck firefighting drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

INDONESIA

211111-N-FA490-1026 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Nov. 11, 2021) Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) send off the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1079 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Anthony Munz, from San Bernardino, Calif., adjusts a seawater cooling lube power pack in the jet equipment room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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/released) Share

INDONESIA

211111-N-FA490-1011 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Nov. 11, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Rachel Powell, from Stafford, Va., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, right, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Danielle Jenkins, from Bellevue, Wash., perform colors detail, during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

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211115-N-YQ414-594 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Nov. 15, 2021) Personnel from the U.S and Brunei kicked off Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Brunei 2021 during a virtual opening ceremony, Nov. 15. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1195 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., climbs down into to the jet equipment room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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/released) Share