USS Charleston hosts JMSDF admirals 220601-O-NR876-753 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. FUKUDA Tatsuya, commander, Fleet Escort Force, arrives aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, 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 Lt. j.g. James French) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. j.g. James French VIRIN: 220623-N-N0831-0009 U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship hosts JMSDF admirals The crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) hosted Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) admirals, who toured the ship while moored at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, June 1. USS Charleston LCS 18 LATEST NEWS JMSDF DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Charleston completes vertical replenishment-at-sea with USS Sampson 220521-O-NR876-991 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, detachment 8, transports pallets of supplies from the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Charleston, 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 Ensign James French) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Ensign James French VIRIN: 220623-N-N0831-0001 USS Charleston Delivers, displays LCS versatility The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) conducted a vertical replenishment-at-sea of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the Philippine Sea, May 21. USS Charleston LCS 18 LATEST NEWS USS Sampson HSC 21 DDG 102 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS USS Miguel Keith ESB 5 LATEST NEWS MCMRON 7 LATEST NEWS USS CHIEF MCM 14 LATEST NEWS CARAT 2022 ESG 7 LATEST NEWS
Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight 220419-N-JX182-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 19, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Corie Wooldridge, from San Marcos, California, guides an MQ-8C Fire Scout, attached to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), onto the flight deck aboard Jackson. 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: Lt.j.g. Mohammad Issa VIRIN: 220427-N-N0831-0002 Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) completed underway return to flight operations of the Navy’s unmanned helicopter, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, in the Philippine Sea, April 20. LCS 6 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS USS Jackson HSC 23 HSC 21 USS Tulsa LCS 16 LATEST NEWS USS Charleston LCS 18 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS ESG 7 LATEST NEWS
Seventh Fleet Sailors take the lead in LCS maintenance, display teamwork and resilience 220312-N-LI768-1020 APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 12, 2022) – Engineman 1st Class Scott Barnesziegmann, from Wall Lake, Iowa, installs a component for the JP5 service pump discharge line aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, 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 1st Class Devin M. Langer) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Devin Langer VIRIN: 220321-N-N0831-0007 Seventh Fleet Sailors take the lead in LCS maintenance, display teamwork and resilience Sailors aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) and the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) worked together to demonstrate expeditionary combat repair capability to fix an essential ship system. LCS 16 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS AS 39 LCS 18 LATEST NEWS ESG 7 LATEST NEWS CTF 76
USS Charleston Transits the South China Sea 220122-N-PH222-1378 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits the South China Sea at full power during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation 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 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Breeden VIRIN: 220222-N-N0831-0007 USS Charleston concludes extended period in South China Sea The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrived in Guam Feb. 14 following an extended underway period including 19 straight days in the South China Sea. LCS 18 LATEST NEWS TSRA ESG 7 LATEST NEWS CTF 76 DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS
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