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CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH

211209-N-LI768-1159 CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (Dec. 9, 2021) – Cmdr. Erin Connor, executive officer of USS Tulsa (LCS 16), right, explains ship operations to the honorable Mr. Earl R. Miller, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship during a reception for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH

211208-N-LI768-2169 CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (Dec. 8, 2021) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at Chattogram, Bangladesh, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

211109-N-LI768-1086 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 9, 2021) – Commander, Joint Region Marianas, Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, right, presents a USS Arizona relic to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). 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. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211207-N-LI768-3002 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 7, 2021) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brandon Matlock, from Spokane, Washington, looks out from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. USS Tulsa (LCS 16), 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211207-N-LI768-2082 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 7, 2021) - The Bangladesh Navy corvette BNS Prottoy (F 112) sails alongside the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) for a replenishment-at-sea exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211207-N-LI768-2110 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 7, 2021) - The Bangladesh Navy patrol frigate BNS Somudra Avijan (F 29) approaches the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) for a replenishment-at-sea exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211207-N-LI768-1067 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 7, 2021) - Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Machart, from Sugar Land, Texas, fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) for a gunnery exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211207-N-LI768-1015 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 7, 2021) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the Bay of Bengal for a gunnery exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021. In its 27th year, 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. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211202-N-LI768-1074 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 2, 2021) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Damian Guerraguerra, from Las Vegas, salutes as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, takes off from 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211201-N-LI768-1015 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 1, 2021) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the Bay of Bengal. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211202-N-LI768-2023 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 2, 2021) – Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Phoeun Tem, from Sacramento, California, signals for hose-teams to move forward during aircraft firefighting 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

BAY OF BENGAL

211204-N-LI768-1108 BAY OF BENGAL (Dec. 4, 2021) – Sailors inspect for hotspots in main machinery room number two 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