DESRON 7 Change of Command 240806-N-DB724-1219 SINGAPORE (Aug. 6, 2024) Capt. Matt Scarlett, left, from Ravenna, Ohio, relieves Capt. Sean Lewis, right, from Queens, New York, as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7), during a change of command ceremony for DESRON 7 aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed DESRON in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, functions as Expeditionary Strike Group 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training and exercises and military-to military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jomark Almazan VIRIN: 240820-N-N0831-0001 Command, Destroyer Squadron 7 Conducts Change of Command 2024 SINGAPORE (Aug. 6, 2024) - Command, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Gabrielle Giffords in Singapore on Aug. 6, 2024. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
USS Manchester (LCS 14) Underway in the Mindoro Straits 240229-SL149-1294 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 29, 2024) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) steams in the vicinity of the Mindoro Straits, Feb 29. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. Manchester, part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronic Technician 2nd Class Johnathan Talbert) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Deserie Banuelos VIRIN: 240329-N-N0831-0008 USS Manchester (LCS 14) Underway in the Mindoro Straits SOUTH CHINA SEA – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) steams in the vicinity of the Mindoro Straits, Feb 29. LCS 14 LATEST NEWS CDS 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Manchester (LCS 14), Philippine Navy Sailors visit Agusuhin Elementary School in Subic Bay SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the Philippine Navy (PN) pose for a group photo with students from Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15. The Sailors participated in a community relations project, cleaning the grounds and handing out school supplies. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Deserie Banuelos) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Deserie Banuelos VIRIN: 240401-N-N0831-0001 USS Manchester (LCS 14), Philippine Navy Sailors visit Agusuhin Elementary School in Subic Ba SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the Philippine Navy (PN) pose for a group photo with students from Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15. LCS 14 LATEST NEWS CDS 7 LATEST NEWS Subic Bay
230912-N-UW931-6953 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Sept. 12, 2023) Capt. Matt Scarlett, deputy commodore of Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 rings the ceremonial gong with Royal Brunei Air Force Brig. Gen. Dato Seri Phlawan Alirupendi, joint force commander, during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2023 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sept. 12. CARAT Brunei is the premier bilateral exercise held annually between the United States and Royal Brunei forces. The exercise focuses on improving interoperability to address shared maritime challenges and advance security in the region. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Rebecca Moore) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt.j.g. Rebecca Moore VIRIN: 230912-N-UW931-6953 US Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commence CARAT Brunei 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI — The United States Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces began the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei exercise Sep. 12, which will focus on advancing interoperability to address shared maritime security challenges and maintain peace and stability in the region. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 CARAT Brunei CARAT 2023 7th Fleet Royal Brunei Armed Forces Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Brunei
230814-N-HG389-1122 230814-N-HG389-1122 SINGAPORE (Aug. 14, 2023) – Participants of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2023 pose for a photograph at the conclusion of the opening ceremony in Singapore, Aug 14. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions that emphasizes real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Parker VIRIN: 230814-N-HG389-1122 20 Indo-Pacific Maritime Forces Commence 22nd SEACAT Exercise SINGAPORE — Maritime forces from 20 Indo-Pacific partner nations, including the U.S. Navy, and non-governmental and international organizations, began the 22nd iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in the Republic of Singapore, Aug. 14, 2023. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 CDS 7 SEACAT SEACAT 2023 7th Fleet Singapore
DESTROYER SQUADRON 7 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY SINGAPORE (July 7, 2023) Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 Sailors pose for a group photograph following a change of command ceremony at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, July 7. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker VIRIN: 230707-N-HG389-1046 DESTROYER SQUADRON 7 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 held a change of command ceremony in Singapore, Jul. 7, 2023. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 CDS 7 Change of Command
USS OAKLAND HOSTS HOUSE ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS [230627-N-HG389-1036] SINGAPORE (June 27, 2023) Cmdr. John Van Wagoner, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) greets professional staff from the House Armed Forces Committee at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, June 27. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Parker VIRIN: 230628-N-N0831-0002 USS OAKLAND HOSTS HOUSE ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cmdr. John Van Wagoner, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) greets professional staff from the House Armed Forces Committee at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, June 27. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 24 LATEST NEWS USS Oakland DESRON 7 LCS 24 CDS 7 7th Fleet
U.S. AND REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE SAILORS AND AIRMEN PARTICIPATE IN BEACH CLEANUP [230626-N-FD567-1080] U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230628-N-N0831-0003 U.S. AND REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE SAILORS AND AIRMEN PARTICIPATE IN BEACH CLEANUP U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 USS MANCHESTER DESRON 7 LCS 14 CDS 7 Pacific Griffin Pacific Griffin 2023
USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 [230622-N-FD567-1230] PHILIPPINE SEA (June 22, 2023) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22. Pacific Griffin 2023 is the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. Pacific Griffin 2023 is the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. Conducted in the waters near Guam, the two navies enhance combined maritime proficiency while strengthening relationships during two weeks of dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and 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 Christopher Thomas). SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230627-N-N0831-0006 U.S. and Republic of Singapore Navies Conduct Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023 The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies are conducting combined naval training near Guam during exercise Pacific Griffin, June 16-29. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS Pacific Griffin 2023 USS Manchester (LCS 14) USS Shiloh (CG 67) USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)
USS MANCHESTER ARRIVES IN GUAM DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 [230625-N-FD567-1116] GUAM (June 25, 2023) – Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, from Helena, Montana, gives a safety brief aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230628-N-N0831-0004 USS MANCHESTER ARRIVES IN GUAM DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, from Helena, Montana, gives a safety brief aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 USS MANCHESTER LCS 14 DESRON 7 CDS 7 Pacific Griffin Pacific Griffin 2023
USS MANCHESTER PARTICIPATES IN EXCERSISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 [230623-N-FD567-1135] The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023, June 23 SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230626-N-N0831-0002 USS MANCHESTER PARTICIPATES IN EXCERSISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023, June 23. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS EXCERSISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 USS MANCHESTER LCS 14 LATEST NEWS
USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 [230622-N-FD567-1230] USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230627-N-N0831-0006 USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS USS MANCHESTER EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023
USS Shiloh Participates in Pacific Griffin 2023 [230621-N-FO714-2060] Seaman James Williams, from Eskridge, Kansas, prepares for a Republic of Singapore Navy Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023 in the Philippine Sea, June 21. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Deanna Gonzales VIRIN: 230627-N-N0831-0007 USS Shiloh Participates in Pacific Griffin 2023 Seaman James Williams, from Eskridge, Kansas, prepares for a Republic of Singapore Navy Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023 in the Philippine Sea, June 21. CG 67 LATEST NEWS Pacific Griffin 2023 CDS 7 LATEST NEWS USS Shiloh
USS SHILOH HOSTS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 PRE-SAIL CONFERENCE [230620-N-FD567-1211] USS SHILOH HOSTS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 PRE-SAIL CONFERENCE SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230627-N-N0831-0003 USS SHILOH HOSTS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 PRE-SAIL CONFERENCE U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors pose for photo during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. Pacific Griffin a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 USS Shiloh (CG 67) CG 67 LATEST NEWS
US, SINGAPORE NAVIES CONDUCT OPERATIONAL MEETING AT EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 [230619-N-FD567-1551] US, SINGAPORE NAVIES CONDUCT OPERATIONAL MEETING AT EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Thomas VIRIN: 230627-N-N0831-0002 US, SINGAPORE NAVIES CONDUCT OPERATIONAL MEETING AT EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023