USS Manchester (LCS 14) Returns to Homeport

240911-N-KF697-1291 Mineman 2nd Class Humberto Nieves, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), greets loved ones during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 11, 2024. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez)

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SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) arrived at its San Diego homeport Sept. 11, following an 18-month deployment.

USS Manchester and HSC 21 conduct flight operations in South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 10, 2024) - An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to land aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 10, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Andrea Davis)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 10, 2024) - An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to land aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 10, 2024.

USS Manchester and USNS Big Horn Conduct Replenishment at Sea

240602-N-NR876-1097 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 2nd, 2024) - Sailors aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) connect a fuel line during an underway replenishment with the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), June 2nd, 2024, in the South China Sea. Manchester, part of Command, Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Command Senior Chief Lowell Waddell).

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SOUTH CHINA SEA - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Henry J. Kaiser class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) conducted a refueling at sea, June 2, in the South China Sea. “The U.S. Navy’s ability to refuel at sea is a key component to providing credible, sustained U.S.

USS Manchester (LCS 14) Underway in the Mindoro Straits

240229-SL149-1294 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 29, 2024) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) steams in the vicinity of the Mindoro Straits, Feb 29. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. Manchester, part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronic Technician 2nd Class Johnathan Talbert)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) steams in the vicinity of the Mindoro Straits, Feb 29.

USS Manchester (LCS 14) Completes Maintenance in Subic Bay, Philippines

SUBIC BAY – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) completed her routine scheduled maintenance in Subic Bay, Philippines Feb. 17, 2024, at Naval Operating Base Subic.

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SUBIC BAY – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) completed her routine scheduled maintenance in Subic Bay, Philippines Feb. 17, 2024, at Naval Operating Base Subic.

USS Manchester (LCS 14), Philippine Navy Sailors visit Agusuhin Elementary School in Subic Bay

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the Philippine Navy (PN) pose for a group photo with students from Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15. The Sailors participated in a community relations project, cleaning the grounds and handing out school supplies. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Deserie Banuelos)

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SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the Philippine Navy (PN) pose for a group photo with students from Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15.

USS Manchester (LCS 14) hosts Philippine Navy Sailors

240208-N-SL149-7143 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2024) – Lt. Cmdr. John Falcone, Chief Engineer, gives a tour of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) to Sailors from the Philippine Navy (PN), Feb. 8. PN Sailors from BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150), BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), and BRP Velasquez (AGR 702) participated in a ship tour and damage control demonstration. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Deserie Banuelos)

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SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2024) – Lt. Cmdr. John Falcone, Chief Engineer, gives a tour of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) to Sailors from the Philippine Navy (PN), Feb. 8.

USS MANCHESTER CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

[230704-N-FD567-1012]GUAM (July 4, 2023) – Sailors, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), grill steaks and fish during a 4th of July celebration while pier-side onboard Naval Base Guam.

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Sailors, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), grill steaks and fish during a 4th of July celebration while pier-side onboard Naval Base Guam.

USS MANCHESTER CONDUCTS OPERATIONS IN GUAM

230628-N-FD567-1029 GUAM (June 28, 2023) – Machinist Mate 1st Class Dente Jenkins, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, conducts maintenance aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14).

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Machinist Mate 1st Class Dente Jenkins, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, conducts maintenance aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14).

U.S. AND REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE SAILORS AND AIRMEN PARTICIPATE IN BEACH CLEANUP

[230626-N-FD567-1080] U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

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U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

USS MANCHESTER ARRIVES IN GUAM DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023

[230625-N-FD567-1116] GUAM (June 25, 2023) – Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, from Helena, Montana, gives a safety brief aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

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Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, from Helena, Montana, gives a safety brief aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

USS MANCHESTER PARTICIPATES IN EXCERSISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023

[230623-N-FD567-1135] The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023, June 23

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023, June 23.

USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023

[230622-N-FD567-1230] USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) TRANSITS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DURING EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22.

US, SINGAPORE NAVIES CONDUCT OPERATIONAL MEETING AT EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023

[230619-N-FD567-1551] US, SINGAPORE NAVIES CONDUCT OPERATIONAL MEETING AT EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023.

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U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) HOLDS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 OPERATIONAL MEETING

[230618-N-FD567-1130] USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) HOLDS EXERCISE PACIFIC GRIFFIN 2023 OPERATIONAL MEETING

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U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.