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JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1079 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Anthony Munz, from San Bernardino, Calif., adjusts a seawater cooling lube power pack in the jet equipment room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

INDONESIA

211111-N-FA490-1011 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Nov. 11, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Rachel Powell, from Stafford, Va., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, right, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Danielle Jenkins, from Bellevue, Wash., perform colors detail, during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1195 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., climbs down into to the jet equipment room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

JAVA SEA

211111-N-FA490-1161 JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., adjusts a main propulsion diesel engine (MPDE) in the main propulsion engine room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

JAVA SEA

JAVA SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Fla., inspects a main propulsion diesel engine in the main propulsion engine room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

JAVA SEA

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), Tentra Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) Diponegoro-class corvette KRI Diponegoro (365), and Martadinata-class frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) transit the Java Sea during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. Share

SURABAYA, INDONESIA

211106-N-FA490-1002 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Nov. 6, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Rafael Ruvalcaba, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson, stands topside roving watch during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211102-N-FA490-1023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 2, 2021) Gas Turbine Senior Chief Calvin Peters, from Brooklyn, New York, gives training during Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) drills in the main engine room of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SURABAYA, INDONESIA

211105-N-FA490-2145 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Nov. 5, 2021) Sailors attached to Mobile diving salvage unit (MDSU 1), prepare for a dive during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SURABAYA, INDONESIA

211106-N-FA490-1002 SURABAYA, INDONESIA, Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Rachel Powell, from Stafford, Va., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, right, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Mo., assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), serve as colors detail, during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

211027-N-FA490-1002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 27, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Crystal Wilkins, from Jackson, Miss., prepares vegetables in the galley of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT

211025-N-FA490-2024 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Oct. 25, 2021) Lt. Caroline French, from Wheaton, Ill., serves as officer of the deck (OOD) on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released) Share