LCS 18 Photos

PHILIPPINE SEA

211125-N-PH222-1137 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 25, 2021) Chief Boatswain's Mate Cordaryl Sims, from Atlanta, right, and Chief Gunner's Mate Darius Sullivan, from Laurel, Mississippi, prepare a dish for a thanksgiving meal 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

LCS 18

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice, from Chula Vista, California, center right, stands ready during a flight deck fire drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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

PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

211122-N-PH222-1227 PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Nov. 22, 2021) Sailors stand watch in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a sea and anchor evolution. 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

PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

211123-N-PH222-1478 PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Nov. 23, 2021) Engineman 3rd Class James Whitaker, from Dunn, N.C., participates in 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

PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

211123-N-PH222-1650 PORT LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Nov. 23, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) moors pier side in Port Lae, Papua New Guinea. 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211120-N-PH222-2046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits the Philippine Sea 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211117-N-PH222-1543 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 17, 2021) Lt. Iman Amaya, from Orange Park, Fla., left, and Ensign Shepard Petit, from Salida, Colo., stand 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

GUAM

211117-N-PH222-1046 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 17, 2021) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Cullen Penrod, from Jacksonville, Fla., left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3nd Class Jordan Jackson, from Mesa, Ariz., conduct maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, on 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211118-N-PH222-1595 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Carter Cunningham, from Sacramento, Calif., center, conducts damage control training in the mission bay 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211119-N-PH222-1655 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2021) The Chief Petty Officer Mess poses for a photo in front of a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, on 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

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