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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jomark Almazan VIRIN: 240820-N-N0831-0001 Command, Destroyer Squadron 7 Conducts Change of Command 2024 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. CDS 7 LATEST NEWS LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: PAO DESRON Seven VIRIN: 240723-N-N0831-0003 Singapore, Thailand and U.S. Navies commence CARAT Thailand 2024 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. LCS 10 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
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. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 220728-N-ZS023-1036 USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew Holds Change of Command 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 10 LATEST NEWS
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier VIRIN: 220503-N-N0831-0004 LCS Returns to Singapore 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. LCS 6 LATEST NEWS USS Jackson DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS uss gabrielle giffords LCS 10 LATEST NEWS ESG 7 LATEST NEWS TASK FORCE 76 ASEAN-US AUMX SEACAT RIMPAC CARAT LCS 16 LATEST NEWS USS Tulsa
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong VIRIN: 220207-N-N0831-0004 Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga. LCS 28 LATEST NEWS AS 8 CL 42 AOR 4 LCS 4 LATEST NEWS LCS 6 LATEST NEWS LCS 8 LATEST NEWS LCS 10 LATEST NEWS LCS 12 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS LCS 16 LATEST NEWS LCS 18 LATEST NEWS LCS 20 LATEST NEWS LCS 22 LATEST NEWS LCS 24 LATEST NEWS LCS 26 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Hong VIRIN: 220215-N-N0831-0006 USS Savannah (LCS 28) Commissions The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga. LCS 28 LATEST NEWS LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS AS8 CL 42 AOR 4 LCS 4 LATEST NEWS LCS 6 LATEST NEWS LCS 8 LATEST NEWS LCS 10 LATEST NEWS LCS 12 LATEST NEWS LCS 14 LATEST NEWS LCS 16 LATEST NEWS LCS 18 LATEST NEWS LCS 20 LATEST NEWS LCS 22 LATEST NEWS LCS 24 LATEST NEWS LCS 26 LATEST NEWS
Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 210504-N-N0831-0002 Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords 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). CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
USS Gabrielle Giffords Returns from Rotational Deployment Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) returned to its homeport LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: n/a VIRIN: 210128-N-N0831-0001 Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet 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. CNSP LATEST NEWS ACW LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
U.S., Singapore navies exercise together in the South China Sea 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. LCS 10 LATEST NEWS
NA NA SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: NA VIRIN: 210113-N-N0831-0107 U.S., Singapore navies exercise together in the South China Sea SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and LCS 10 LATEST NEWS