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PHILIPPINE SEA

220217-N-LI768-2040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2022) – Sailors check for chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents during a CBR damage control drill aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220210-N-LI768-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 10, 2022) – Information Systems Technician Seaman Justin Khim, from Sacramento, California, grabs a firefighting helmet during damage control training aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220209-N-LI768-1011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 9, 2022) – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Patrick Ellis, chief of staff of I Corps, salutes the side-boys as he arrives aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) for a tour. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220201-N-LI768-1223 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Feb. 1, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Bryant, from St. Louis, stands by as a boundaryman during damage control training aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220126-N-LI768-2041 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 26, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts a berth shift at Naval Base Guam. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220126-N-LI768-1040 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 26, 2022) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Damian Guerraguerra, from Las Vegas, operates a mobicon in the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220121-N-LI768-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2022) Engineman 3rd Class Spencer Eiesland, from Lake Tahoe, California, left, and Engineman 1st Class Rigoberto Casildo, from Chicago, conduct maintenance on number two ships service diesel generator aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220121-N-LI768-1010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2022) Lt. Alexander Stephan, from Grayling, Michigan, stands watch as the officer of the deck aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220120-N-LI768-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christopher Clark, from Weatherford, Texas, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Daniel Clark, from Whidbey Island, Washington, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220118-N-LI768-2011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2022) – Sailors conduct a foreign object debris walk-down on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

220118-N-LI768-1003 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 18, 2022) –The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits Apra Harbor, Guam, during sea-and-anchor. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220110-N-LI768-1010 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 10, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Mary Ashcraft, from Honolulu, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), administers the COVID-19 vaccine booster for Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Anthony Johnson, from San Diego, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share