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USS Charleston (LCS 18)

While we Breathe, WE FIGHT

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220114-N-PH222-1071 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 14, 2021) Electronics Technician 1st Class Thomas Caswell, from San Diego, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), assists in conducting maintenance on a UAV Automatic Recovery System aboard USS Charleston (LCS 18). Tulsa and Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220114-N-PH222-1038 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 14, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Florida, operates the twin boom extendable crane (TBEC) 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220117-N-PH222-1098 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 17, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits from Apra Harbor, Guam to the Philippine Sea. 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220110-N-PH222-1008 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 10, 2022) Cmdr. Clayton Beas, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), speaks to the crew during an all-hands call on 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220111-N-PH222-1382 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jasmine Munoz, left, from Henderson, Nevada, receives instruction from Chief Gunner's Mate Ronald Clark, from Temecula, California, during an anti-terrorism training exercise 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220111-N-PH222-1246 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, attached to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), conduct training exercises with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, Task Group 75.1, with a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicle. 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220111-N-PH222-1140 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 11, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Shaun Spencer, from San Diego, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, observes a flight maneuver, from the cabin aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to 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)
PHILIPPINE SEA
211229-N-PH222-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 29, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Florida, conducts an inspection on a tool cabinet 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)
PHILIPPINE SEA
211230-N-PH222-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 30, 2021) Sailors participate in small boat 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)
PHILIPPINE SEA
211229-N-PH222-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 29, 2021) Sailors conduct a “buddy check” on self-contained breathing apparatuses during a firefighting training exercise 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220104-N-PH222-1074 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 4, 2022) Operations Specialist 1st Class Corey Love, left, from Cambridge, Maryland, participates in a Senior Sailor of the Quarter board 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)
APRA HARBOR, GUAM
220104-N-PH222-1185 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 4, 2022) Sailors combat a simulated fire aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a training 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)
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