LCS 18 Photos

PHILIPPINE SEA

211228-N-PH222-1327 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 28, 2021) Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, prepare to transport a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish unmanned underwater vehicle inflatable sled during a mine countermeasures exercise. 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

211228-N-PH222-1308 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 28, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Francisco Vera, from Tracy, California, conducts maintenance on equipment 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211226-N-PH222-1109 ARPA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 26, 2021) Sailors observe morning colors from the flight deck 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211222-N-PH222-1821 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 22, 2021) Lt. Michael Kinzie, from Honolulu, center, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, discusses the capabilities of the Mk 18 Mod 1 Swordfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with Cmdr. Clayton Beas, left, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a visit to EODMU 5. 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211221-N-PH222-1813 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 16, 2021) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Sharmaen Threadgill, from Subic Bay, Philippines, reads a book during a United Through Reading video recording 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211221-N-PH222-1779 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 21, 2021)Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Ortega, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, assigned to Mine Division Twelve, conducts maintenance on overhead lighting aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Apra Harbor, Guam. 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

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211216-N-PH222-1699 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 16, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Daniel Kern, from Harrison, Ohio, stands topside rover watch from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Apra Harbor, Guam. 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

211216-N-PH222-1668 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Chief Quartermaster Johnathan Restrepo, from Cali, Colombia, right, stands 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 (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

211216-N-PH222-1592 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Sailors prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during flight operations 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211214-N-PH222-1293 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 14, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a flight maneuver over the flight deck 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

211215-N-PH222-1329 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 15, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Carter Cunningham, from Sacramento, California, left, assists Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tyler Houser, from Polk County, Florida, in donning a Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology during Chemical, Biological and Radiological training 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211215-N-PH222-1571 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 15, 2021) Ensign Shepard Petit, from Salida, Colorado, participates in damage control plot chart training on the mess decks 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