LCS 18 Photos

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-2041 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Chief Operations Specialist Cory Woll, from Staten Island, New York, stands watch aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Port Hera, Timor-Leste. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-1829 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Zane Vandorn, Camanche, Iowa, conducts oil lab training with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) from the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-1634 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, conducts .50 caliber machine gun training with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) from the hangar bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-1134 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

211207-N-PH222-1068 PORT HERA, Timor-Leste (Dec. 7, 2021) Members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force embark Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) from a rigid-hull inflatable boat during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211130-N-PH222-1096 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 30, 2021) Sailors participate in medical emergency response training on the mess decks aboard aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211201-N-PH222-1026 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 30, 2021) Chief Hospital Corpsman Tiffany Kidd, from San Antonio, prepares to administer a flu vaccination aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

CERAM SEA

211204-N-PH222-1138 CERAM SEA (Dec. 4, 2021) Cmdr. Clayton Beas, from Bloomington, California, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), speaks to Sailors during an all hands call from the flight deck. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

CERAM SEA

211204-N-PH222-1265 CERAM SEA (Dec. 4, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Mason Alt, from Thomasville, Alabama, dons gloves in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a main space fire drill. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211202-N-PH222-1032 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 2, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Carter Cunningham, from Sacramento, California, center right, conducts damage control training on an aqueous film forming foam proportioning station aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

SAVU SEA

211206-N-PH222-2474 SAVU SEA (Dec. 6, 2021) Aviation Electronic's Technician 2nd Class Labaron Johnson, from Conroe, Texas, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, gives a tour to members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force of an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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

SAVU SEA

211206-N-PH222-1929 SAVU SEA (Dec. 6, 2021) Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, conducts visit, board, search, and seizure training with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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