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APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211102-N-LI768-1006 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 2, 2021) – Mineman Seaman Jacob Robinson, from Bluffton, S.C., poses for a portrait aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Rafael Ruvalcaba, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson, poses for a portrait in the hangar bay 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-FA490-1057 JAVA SEA (Nov. 13, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Deana Fort, from San Fernando Valley, Calif., examines a fuel on the flight deck 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) Sailor Poses For Portrait Share

JAVA SEA

211113-N-FA490-1025 JAVA SEA (Nov. 13, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Justin Bautista, from Los Angeles, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, performs function checks on a M240D machine gun in 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

JAVA SEA

211113-N-FA490-2017 JAVA SEA (Nov. 13, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., right, and Cmdr. Michael Root, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pa., talk on the starboard bridge wing of Jackson, 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

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