USS Jackson (LCS 6) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [240719-N-ZS023-1049]Cmdr. Michael Winslow, center right, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independance-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held in the ship's hangar bay, July 19. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 240729-N-N0831-0003 USS Jackson (LCS 6) Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Michael Winslow was relieved by Cmdr. Nick Van Wagoner as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 19. Capt. Douglas Meagher, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 (LCSRON 1), was the presiding officer of the ceremony. LCS 6 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Augusta (LCS 34) Hosts Friends and Family Cruise Day 240513-N-ZS023-1213 Sailors aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) host guests in the ship's hangar bay as part of a Friends and Family Day cruise, May 13. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 240521-N-N0831-0010 USS Augusta (LCS 34) Hosts Friends and Family Day Cruise SAN DIEGO -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) hosted a Friends and Family Day Cruise off the coast of San Diego, May 13. LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS LCS 34 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command Ceremony The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Blue crew conducts a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck, Nov. 22. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 231122-N-ZS023-1069 USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Adam Ochs relieved Cmdr. Brian Sparks as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 22. CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 32 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS Change of Command SAN DIEGO uss santa barbara LCS 32 Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE
Australian Chief Minister of Northern territory Tours USS Canberra (LCS 30) Natasha Fyles, center left, the Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory, poses for a photo alongside leadership aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) during a scheduled tour, Sept. 11, 2023. Homeported in San Diego as a part of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, USS Canberra is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS like USS Canberra integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) VIRIN: 230911-N-ZS023-1095 Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory Tours USS Canberra (LCS 30) SAN DIEGO — The Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory toured the Independence-variant littoral combat USS Canberra (LCS 30) in San Diego, Sept. 11. LCS 30 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS USS Canberra LCS 30 Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE LCSRON 1 SAN DIEGO
USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Conducts Change of Command 221014-N-N0820-1751 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2022) Freedom-variant littoral combat ship Fort Worth (LCS 3) Sailors render honors to Cmdr. Jeremiah Petersen, immediate past commanding officer of Fort Worth, upon his departure from the change of command ceremony aboard the ship, Oct. 14. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Asset) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 221017-N-N0831-0002 USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Conducts Change of Command NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES — Cmdr. Alfonza White relieved Cmdr. Jeremiah Petersen as the commanding officer of Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship, Oct. 14. LCS 3 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts At-Sea Change of Command 221014-N-N0820-1489 EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2022) Cmdr. Edison Rush III, left, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), shakes hands with Capt. Dustin Lonero, immediate past commanding officer of Montgomery, following their underway change of command, Oct. 14. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Asset) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 221017-N-N0831-0004 USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts At-Sea Change of Command PACIFIC OCEAN — Cmdr. Edison Rush III relieved Capt. Dustin Lonero as the commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a change of command ceremony at sea, Oct. 14. LCS 8 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold Crew Holds Assumption of Command Ceremony 221007-N-ZS023-1089 SAN DIEGO (Oct 7, 2022) Cmdr. Kristin Van Zeyl, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold crew, salutes sideboys following her assumption of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Oct. 7. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 221012-N-N0831-0003 USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold Holds Assumption of Command Ceremony Cmdr. Jenna Van Zeyl became the first Gold crew commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) during an assumption of command ceremony aboard the ship, Oct. 7. LCS 28 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Manchester (LCS 14) Blue Crew Holds Change of Command Ceremony 220929-N-ZS023-1136 SAN DIEGO (Sept 29, 2022) Cmdr. Ralph Lufkin, right, relieves Cmdr. Edison Rush III as the commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) Blue Crew during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Sept. 29. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 221011-N-N0831-0004 USS Manchester (LCS 14) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command Cmdr. Ralph Lufkin relieved Cmdr. Edison Rush III as the commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester’s (LCS 14) Blue crew during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship, Sept. 29. LCS 14 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Coronado (LCS 4) Decommissions 220914-ZS023-1049 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Capt. Marc Crawford, center, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the order to decommission Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during a decommissioning ceremony, Sept. 14. Coronado has been a test and training ship, and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of today's LCS fleet. The LCS remain fast, agile, and networked surface combatants, designed to operate in near-shore environments, capable of open-ocean tasking and winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220914-N-N0831-0001 USS Coronado (LCS 4) Decommissions Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14. CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 4 LATEST NEWS USS CORONADO LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Blue Crew Holds Change of Command 220805-N-ZS023-1098 SAN DIEGO (Aug 5, 2022) Leadership render honors during a change of command ceremony for Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Blue Crew held on Naval Base San Diego. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220812-N-N0831-0001 USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Blue Crew Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Drew Greenlees relieved Cmdr. Brandon Cornes as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 10) Blue crew during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, August 5. LCS 16 LATEST NEWS USS Tulsa LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
220730-N-ZS023-1048 220730-N-ZS023-1048 SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) moors at Naval Base San Diego upon its return from deployment. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: MC2 Vance Hand VIRIN: 220730-N-ZS023-1048 USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Blue Crew Returns From Deployment SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2022) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Blue crew returned to Naval Base San Diego following deployment, July 30. LCS 16 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
220728-N-NK931-123 SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Jayce Bridette, son of Chief Quartermaster Johanna Lopez, controls a fire hose on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a "Friends and Family Day." LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Sam Hardgrove) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. Sam Hardgrove VIRIN: 220728-N-NK931-123 USS Montgomery Welcomes Aboard Family and Friends NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jul. 29, 2022) – The crew of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery hosted family and friends aboard the ship pierside, Jul. 29. LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS LCS 8 LATEST NEWS
USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew Holds Change of Command Ceremony 220729-N-ZS023-1084 SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Cmdr. Erin Connor, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew, delivers remarks to her crew and guests during a change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20). LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220801-N-N0831-0003 USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew Holds Change of Command Cmdr. Erin Connor relieved Cmdr. Travis Dvorak as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew during a change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) at Naval Base San Diego, July 29. LCS 16 LATEST NEWS USS Tulsa LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS
COMLCSRON ONE Holds Change of Command Ceremony 220624-N-ZS023-1115 SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2022) Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE (COMLCSRON ONE), delivers remarks to Sailors and guests after assuming command. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220627-N-N0831-0002 Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One Holds Change of Command Capt. Marc Crawford relieved Capt. Jack Fay as Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One (LCSRON ONE) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, June 24. LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS LCSRON ONE
PCU Canberra (LCS 30) Arrives at San Diego Homeport for the First Time 220622-N-ZS023-1151 SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Canberra (LCS 30) arrives at its homeport of San Diego for the first time. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220627-N-N0831-0004 PCU Canberra (LCS 30) Arrives at San Diego Homeport for First Time Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at Naval Base San Diego, June 22, after completing the ship’s maiden voyage from the Austal USA shipyards in Mobile, Alabama. PCU Canberra LCS 30 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS