LCS 18 Photos

PHILIPPINE SEA

211213-N-PH222-1043 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 13, 2021) Sailors participate in an emergency medical response team training exercise 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

211216-N-PH222-1658 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jillian Aguilar, from Dallas, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, poses for a photo 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-2009 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Left to right, Thomas E. Daley, charge d’affaires, United States Embassy, Cmdr. Clayton Beas, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), Brig. Gen. Calisto “Coliati” dos Santos, Chief of Staff Timor-Leste Defense Force, and Chief Superintendent Henrique da Costa, Timor-Leste National Police, participate in a cake cutting ceremony in the hangar bay during a reception in Dili, 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

GUAM

211210-N-FA490-2017 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Dec. 10, 2021) – Naval Aircrewman (helicopter) 2nd Class Noah Padilla, from Bakersfield, California, left, observes Naval Aircrewman (helicopter) 2nd Class Joseph Aubrey, from Coral Springs, Florida, both assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, demonstrating how to place a patient into a litter during search and rescue (SAR) training. HSC-23, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

BANDA SEA

211210-N-PH222-1053 BANDA SEA (Dec. 9, 2021) Sailors conduct a search and rescue plot exercise in the pilot house aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine operation. 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

BANDA SEA

211209-N-PH222-1081 BANDA SEA (Dec. 9, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jeremy Reynolds, from Chicago, looks at an emergency escape breathing device during damage control petty officer 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

211211-N-PH222-1088 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 11, 2021) Sailors conduct chemical, biological and radiological training in the hangar bay 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

211212-N-PH222-1401 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, participates in a vertical replenishment exercise with Sailors 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-1358 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Mason Alt, from Thomasville, Alabama, participates in evening colors from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a port visit to Dili, 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-2009 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Left to right, Thomas E. Daley, charge d’affaires, United States Embassy, Cmdr. Clayton Beas, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), Brig. Gen. Calisto “Coliati” dos Santos, Chief of Staff Timor-Leste Defense Force, and Chief Superintendent Henrique da Costa, Timor-Leste National Police, participate in a cake cutting ceremony in the hangar bay during a reception in Dili, 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

DILI, EAST TIMOR

211208-N-PH222-1137 DILI, Timor-Leste (Dec. 8, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), moored pier side during a port visit to Dili, 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

GUAM

Commander of Joint Region Marianas, Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, left, presents a USS Arizona relic to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). The presentation is part of Naval History and Heritage Command’s USS Arizona Superstructure Relic program, designed to reinforce the importance of the Navy’s history and heritage for naval personnel. 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. Share