LCS 18 Photos

PHUKET, THAILAND

230302-N-HG846-1007 PHUKET, Thailand (March 2, 2023) – Mineman 1st Class Gregory Johnson, from La Porte, Texas, throws a messenger line to moor Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) to the pier in Phuket, Thailand, March 2. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

230301-N-HG846-1042 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Mar. 1, 2023) – Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Allison Offerle, from Wilseyville, California, holds fire flags during an aviation damage control drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Strait of Malacca, Mar. 1. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

230301-N-HG846-1040 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Mar. 1, 2023) – An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 departs from Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Strait of Malacca, Mar. 1. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230204-N-HG846-1110 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2023) – Engineman 2nd Class Melody White, from Los Angeles, uses a rack to conduct overhaul procedures during a firefighting training exercise in an engine space aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Feb. 4. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SINGAPORE STRAIT

230202-N-HG846-1040 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Feb. 2, 2023) – Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Sylvia Slenandore, front, from Austin, Texas, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Mason Bou, from Henderson, North Carolina, remove a panel from an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during routine maintenance on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Singapore Strait, Feb. 2. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230203-N-HG846-1068 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2023) – Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Carson Fogg, from Sacramento, California, salutes to pilots aboard an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during take-off aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Feb. 3. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230127-N-HG846-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 27, 2023) – Machinist Mate 2nd Class Hunter Auslander, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, conducts a visual observation of the surface warfare environment in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 27. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230126-N-HG846-1608 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Aviation Electronics Mate Seaman Dianna Brunow, from Mesa, Arizona, stands as a flight walker for an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during flight preparations aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 26. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230126-N-HG846-1093 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Mineman Seaman Zachary Obert, from Houston, fires an M-2 HB 50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 26. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230125-N-HG846-1006 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Matthew DeLuca, from Cincinnati, takes in a mooring line aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 25. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230120-N-HG846-1069 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 20, 2023) – Logistics Specialist Senior Chief Alfredo Gonzalez, left, from Villa Clara, Cuba, and Mineman 2nd Class Will Updegraff, from New Orleans, conduct overhaul procedures during a firefighting training exercise in an engine room aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 20. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230118-N-HG846-1178 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 18, 2023) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kiara Woods, from Fresno, California, directs an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 to land on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 18. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 Daniel Serianni) Share