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USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Sailors conduct namesake visit to Austin, Texas

260716-N-N0820-1004 Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) pose with the Texas Adjutant General, Major General Thomas Suelzer, after being awarded the Texas Outstanding Service Medal on July 16, 2026. Fort Worth Sailors spent several days visiting Austin, Texas during a namesake visit prior to the ship’s decommissioning. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

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Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) traveled to Austin, Texas during a namesake visit in preparation of the ship’s decommissioning, July 14.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Holds Change of Command Ceremony

260722-N-CH260-1168 Sideboys render honors to U.S. Navy Cmdr. John N. Von Wagoner, outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) at Naval Base San Diego, July 22, 2026. 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 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis)

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. John N. Wagoner was relieved by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jim McLaughlin as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a change of command ceremony held aboard Jackson while pierside at Naval Base San Diego, July 22. U.S.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Linzy Lewis III was relieved by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Blake Wanier as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a change of command ceremony held onboard USS Montgomery (LCS 8), July 17.

USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrives in Portland

260408-N-CH260-1135 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departs from Naval Base San Diego for its new homeport of Portland, Ore., April 8, 2026. While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis)

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departed Naval Base San Diego April 8 and arrived at its new homeport of Portland, Ore. April 12.

USS Manchester Holds Change of Command Aboard USS Midway

260305-N-UJ449-1117 Cmdr. Shawn Callihan, outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. James Hoey, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, during Manchester's change of command aboard the USS Midway Museum, March 5, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Coté)

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Cmdr. Shawn Callihan was relieved by Cmdr. Megan Ricker as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) during a change of command ceremony held onboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, March 5.

LCSRON One Holds Change of Command Ceremony

260220-N-UJ449-1562 Capt. Jose Roman, right, requests permission to go ashore for the final time from Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a change of command and retirement ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20, 2026. 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 Josh Coté)

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SAN DIEGO – Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One Holds Change of Command Ceremony

240419-N-ZS023-1222 Capt. Marc Crawford, center, the outgoing commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is piped ashore for the final time following 27 years of faithful service, during a combined change of command and retirement ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 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)

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SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2024) – Capt. Douglas Meagher relieved Capt. Marc Crawford as Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) One during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, April 19.

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)

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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.

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.

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SAN DIEGO — The Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory toured the Independence-variant littoral combat USS Canberra (LCS 30) in San Diego, Sept. 11.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.