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220622-N-QD512-1084 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jun. 21, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Charleston is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Kaleb J. Sarten)