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USS Charleston (LCS 18)

While we Breathe, WE FIGHT

USS Charleston conducts shipboard operations in the 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)

VIRIN: 230309-N-N0831-0001.JPG
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Dan Serianni

Photo Details

Resolution: 1000x667
Size: 0.08 MB
Location: STRAIT OF MALACCA
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USS Charleston (LCS 18)

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