USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10)

DESRON 7 Change of Command

240806-N-DB724-1219 SINGAPORE (Aug. 6, 2024) Capt. Matt Scarlett, left, from Ravenna, Ohio, relieves Capt. Sean Lewis, right, from Queens, New York, as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7), during a change of command ceremony for DESRON 7 aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed DESRON in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, functions as Expeditionary Strike Group 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training and exercises and military-to military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

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SINGAPORE (Aug. 6, 2024) - Command, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Gabrielle Giffords in Singapore on Aug. 6, 2024.

CARAT Thailand Conducts Opening Ceremony

[240718-N-JT705-1008 240718-N-JT705-1001] SATTAHIP, THAILAND (July 18, 2024) Members from the U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy, and Republic of Singapore Navy stand at attention during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024, Sattahip, Thailand, July 18, 2024. This year marks the 30th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series 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 2nd Class Daemon Pellegran)

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (July 18, 2024) – The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), and U.S. Navy began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024 in Sattahip, July 18, 2024.

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew Holds Change of Command Ceremony

220728-N-ZS023-1036 SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Piano, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. 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.

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SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) – Cmdr. Phil Herndl relieved Cmdr. Michael Piano as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, July 28.

LCS Returns to Singapore

220502-N-JX182-1004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 2, 2022) Sailors stand watch during a special sea and anchor detail aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, 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 3rd Class Charles DeParlier)

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore May 2, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

The future USS Savannah (LCS 28) pierside in Brunswick

220204-N-VF045-1020 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) visits Brunswick, Ga. Savannah is the Navy's 14th Independence-variant littoral combat ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong)

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The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga.

USS Savannah (LCS 28) Commissioning

220206-N-VF045-1101 BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 5, 2022) Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) man the rails during Savannah's commissioning ceremony. Savannah is the Navy's 14th Independence-variant littoral combat ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong)

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The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga.

Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords

Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords

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SAN DIEGO — Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents a coin to Engineman 1st Class Jose Dondonaye, a Sailor assigned to the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10).

 Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) returned to its homeport

Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet

Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet

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SAN DIEGO, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) – Each year the Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Reserve Unit averages 25 Afloat Cultural Workshops (ACW) in support of the Pacific Fleet’s mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and

SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and the Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigate RSS Steadfast (FFS 70) conducted a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea, May 24-25.