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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

CDS 7 LATEST NEWS

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

JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1161 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., adjusts a main propulsion diesel engine (MPDE) in the main propulsion engine 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

JAVA SEA

JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., inspects a main propulsion diesel engine in the main propulsion engine 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) Share

GUAM

211108-N-PH222-2144 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 08, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Nolan Kruchowski, from Chisholm, Minn., left, and Chief Engineman (Select) Scott Kruse, from Murrieta, Calif., conduct maintenance on a water jet aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1398 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Mason Alt, from Thomasville, Ala., prepares to enter the Chief Petty Officer’s mess during his Sailor of the Year board aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1016 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Timothy Stephenson, from Columbus, Ind., observes morning colors from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1321 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Mineman (Select) Brett Walker, from Lafayette, Tenn., prepares a veteran’s day display aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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