USS Jackson (LCS 6)

USS Jackson In-port Subic Bay, Philippines

220601-N-EU544-495 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (June 2, 2022) Cmdr. Brian Bungay, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), poses for a photo on the bridge of USS Jackson while pier side in Subic Bay, Philippines. 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 Lt. j.g. Alexandra Green)

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VIRIN: 220623-N-N0831-0010

A Subic Bay, Philippines, native is serving in the U.S. Navy as the commanding officer aboard the deployed Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) that pulled into the port of his hometown, June 2-4.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Transits The South China Sea

211101-N-FA490-1283 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 1, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits the South China Sea during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX). Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released)

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VIRIN: 220622-N-N0831-0006

Royal Thai and U.S. navies begin maritime training during the 28th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, May 23.

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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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier

VIRIN: 220503-N-N0831-0004

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.

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)

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Photo By: Lt.j.g. Mohammad Issa

VIRIN: 220427-N-N0831-0002

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.

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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VIRIN: 220207-N-N0831-0004

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

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 Miguel Keith Conducts Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) refuel on the flight deck of USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Miguel Keith, assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is currently operating as the Theater Littoral Warfare Commander's flagship in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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VIRIN: 220201-N-N0831-0004

The Navy and Marine Corps “blue-green team” composed of Commander Task Force Seventy-Six (CTF 76)/Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 is underway with the embarked 31st and 11th Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs), for training and operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

LCS visits Brunei, conducts bilateral exercise

220113-O-NR876-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2022) - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) exercises with the Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09) in the South China Sea. Jackson, 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 Senior Chief Operations Specialist Alexandro Wiggins)

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VIRIN: 220121-N-N0831-0003

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) arrived in Brunei Jan. 14 following a one-day exercise at sea with the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN).

U.S., Brunei commence bilateral exercise CARAT Brunei

211115-N-YQ414-594 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Nov. 15, 2021) Personnel from the U.S and Brunei kicked off Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Brunei 2021 during a virtual opening ceremony, Nov. 15. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, 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.

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VIRIN: 211115-N-N0831-0002

U.S. military and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) are partnering in the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise, virtually and in the South China Sea, Nov. 15.

Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) Sailor Poses For Portrait

Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) Sailor Poses For Portrait

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VIRIN: 211104-N-FA490-1018

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 4, 2021) – A Stoystown, Pennsylvania native and 2018 West Virginia University graduate serves in the U.S. Navy aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship, USS Jackson (LCS 6), as part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 detachment five.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Poses For Portrait

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Rafael Ruvalcaba, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson, poses for a portrait in the hangar bay during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released)

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VIRIN: 211117-N-N0831-0008

An El Paso, Texas native and 2013 America’s high school graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the deployed Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of Jackson during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0015

Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of Jackson during routine operations.

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A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), simulates fire-fighting techniques on a MK-58 signal flare during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX).

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0009

A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), simulates fire-fighting techniques on a MK-58 signal flare during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX).

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A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) launches from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX).

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0010

A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) launches from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX).

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Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Mo., right, checks out supplies to Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, Calif., aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0011

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ronnia Weaver, from Kansas City, Mo., right, checks out supplies to Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, Calif., aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), top, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Yudachi (DD 103) sail together in the South China Sea. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, are 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.

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VIRIN: 211028-N-PL200-0001

SOUTH CHINA SEA – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer JS Yudachi (DD 103) and Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) operated bilaterally in the South China Sea.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) comes alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), in preparation for replenishment-at-sea (RAS), during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0008

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) comes alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), in preparation for replenishment-at-sea (RAS), during routine operations.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K Seahawk helicopter and Japanese (MSDF) Murasame-class Yuudachi (DDG 103) transit the South China Sea

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K Seahawk helicopter and Japanese (MSDF) Murasame-class Yuudachi (DDG 103) transit the South China Sea

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VIRIN: 211028-N-FA490-1956

211028-N-FA490-1956 The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K Seahawk helicopter and Japanese (MSDF) Murasame-class Yuudachi (DDG 103) transit the South China Sea during a PHOTOEX.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits the South China Sea during routine operations.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits the South China Sea during routine operations.

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Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) transits the South China Sea in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211105-N-N0831-0012

Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) transits the South China Sea in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during routine operations.

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211023-N-FA490-1002 Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Justin Bautista, from Los Angeles, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, washes an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211026-N-N0831-0003

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Justin Bautista, from Los Angeles, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, washes an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) 211018-N-PL200-0001 Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Tulsa (LCS 16), left, and USS Jackson (LCS 6), right, sail with German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217), center, in the Philippine Sea. Jackson & Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, are 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. (German Navy courtesy photo)

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VIRIN: 211022-N-N0831-0002

Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Jackson (LCS 6) and USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sailed with Germany Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) in the Philippine Sea, and Tulsa hosted Bayern crewmembers for ship tours while moored at Naval Base Guam, Oct. 18 & 21.

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211022-N-FA490-1083 Cmdr. Michael Root, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pa., observes a sea and anchor evolution from the starboard bridgewing of Jackson, during routine operations.

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211022-N-FA490-1083 Cmdr. Michael Root, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pa., observes a sea and anchor evolution from the starboard bridgewing of Jackson, during routine operations.

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Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Ore., replaces a co-pilot trim release switch on an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211022-N-N0831-0004

Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Ore., replaces a co-pilot trim release switch on an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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211021-N-FA490-1003 Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Ore., replaces a co-pilot trim release switch on an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211026-N-N0831-0001

211021-N-FA490-1003 Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class Jonah Lawson, from Prineville, Ore., replaces a co-pilot trim release switch on an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat 23 (HSC 23) aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ray Nunley, from Memphis, Tenn., serves as forward lookout watch on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211021-N-N0831-0001

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ray Nunley, from Memphis, Tenn., serves as forward lookout watch on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations.

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Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) prepare to come alongside Jackson in rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during small boat operations.

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VIRIN: 211020-N-N0831-0007

Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) prepare to come alongside Jackson in rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during small boat operations.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) comes alongside German Navy frigate Bayern (F 217) in the Philippine Sea while sailing with USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 211019-N-N0831-0002

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) comes alongside German Navy frigate Bayern (F 217) in the Philippine Sea while sailing with USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC-23) embarked aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), conducts a pre-flight inspection on an MH-60S Seahawk during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211019-N-N0831-0003

Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, Fla., assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC-23) embarked aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), conducts a pre-flight inspection on an MH-60S Seahawk during routine operations.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Receives Influenza Shot

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Receives Influenza Shot

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VIRIN: 211014-N-FA490-1012

211014-N-FA490-1012 SANTA RITA, GUAM (Oct. 14, 2021) Operations Specialist 1st Class Alexander Favreau, from Springfield, Mass., assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), receives an influenza shot from Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Hardnett, from Atlanta, Ga., assigned to U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), during an Influenza Vaccine Exercise.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Participates In Anti-terrorism Training Team Drill

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Participates In Anti-terrorism Training Team Drill

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VIRIN: 211013-N-FA490-3016

211013-N-FA490-3016 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 13, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Hallback, from Bronx, New York, participates in an Antiterrorism Training Team (ATT) drill aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Sailors perform morning colors detail on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 211013-N-N0831-0006

Sailors perform morning colors detail on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kevin Dumindin, from Tampa, Fla., transports a 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) with a Mobicon straddle-lift carrier in the mission bay of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 211013-N-N0831-0005

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kevin Dumindin, from Tampa, Fla., transports a 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) with a Mobicon straddle-lift carrier in the mission bay of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Lt. Cmdr. Francisco Samalot, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, serves as helm safety officer on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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VIRIN: 211013-N-N0831-0003

Lt. Cmdr. Francisco Samalot, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, serves as helm safety officer on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations.

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Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, Calif., right, and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Lari Negron, from Caguas, Puerto Rico, perform injury assessment on Information Technician 2nd Class Tyler Bidlack, from Tawanda, Pa., during aviation fire-fighting drill on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 211012-N-N0831-0006

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Dimayuga, from San Diego, Calif., right, and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Lari Negron, from Caguas, Puerto Rico, perform injury assessment on Information Technician 2nd Class Tyler Bidlack, from Tawanda, Pa., during aviation fire-fighting drill on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Sailors ready damage control gear in the engineering space of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a damage control flooding drill.

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VIRIN: 211012-N-N0831-0003

Sailors ready damage control gear in the engineering space of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during a damage control flooding drill.

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Corpsman 1st Class Tyler Whitt, from Atlanta, stands-by as the ship-board independent duty corpsman (IDC) aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a man overboard drill.

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VIRIN: 211012-N-N0831-0004

Corpsman 1st Class Tyler Whitt, from Atlanta, stands-by as the ship-board independent duty corpsman (IDC) aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a man overboard drill.

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Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) man a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during a man overboard drill.

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VIRIN: 211012-N-N0831-0005

Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) man a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during a man overboard drill.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors Congratulate Chief Selectee

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors Congratulate Chief Selectee

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VIRIN: 211005-N-FA490-1002

211005-N-FA490-1002 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 05, 2021) Cmdr. Michael Root, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), and Senior Chief Derek Nelson, command senior chief, congratulate Operations Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hernandez, from San Antonio, Texas, on becoming a chief selectee from the bridge of Jackson.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors Operate TBECS

211004-N-FA490-1009 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 04, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Alejandrina Keil, from American Samoa, operates a twin boom extensible crane system (TBECS) in the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 211004-N-FA490-1009

211004-N-FA490-1009 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 04, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Alejandrina Keil, from American Samoa, operates a twin boom extensible crane system (TBECS) in the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor Transits Mission Bay

211002-N-FA490-2003 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 02, 2021) Engineman 2nd Class Jacob Costello, from New Bedford, Mass., transits the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 210928-N-FA490-1034

211002-N-FA490-2003 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Oct. 02, 2021) Engineman 2nd Class Jacob Costello, from New Bedford, Mass., transits the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore, Surface Division Eleven, addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during an all hands call on the flight deck.

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VIRIN: 211012-N-N0831-0002

Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore, Surface Division Eleven, addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during an all hands call on the flight deck.

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 13, 2021) Gunner�s Mate Seaman Ruben Rodriguez, from Abilene, Tex., performs routine maintenance on a lock system on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Photo By: MC3 Kelsey Culbertson

VIRIN: 210913-N-QR052-1025

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 13, 2021) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Ruben Rodriguez, from Abilene, Tex., performs routine maintenance on a lock system on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Engineman sets up cooler

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Engineman sets up cooler

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelsey Culbertson

VIRIN: 210913-N-N0831-0005

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Engineman sets up cooler

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors participate in flight quarters

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors participate in flight quarters

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson

VIRIN: 210906-N-QR052-1259

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 6, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class David Miller, from Chicago directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, off the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea drill.

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KOROR, Republic of Palau (Sept. 4, 2021) U.S. Marines and U.S. Coastguardsmen with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, accompany the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland, to observe the USS Jackson (LCS 6), Destroyer Squadron 7, departing from the Commercial Seaport of Palau, in Koror, Republic of Palau, Sept. 4, 2021.

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VIRIN: 210904-M-EH070-1115

KOROR, Republic of Palau -- U.S. Marines and U.S. Coastguardsmen with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, accompany the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland, to observe the USS Jackson (LCS 6), Destroyer Squadron 7, departing from the Commercial Seaport of Palau, in Koror, Republic of Palau, Sept. 4, 2021.

USS Jackson (LCS 6) conducts daily operations in Palau

PALAU (Sept. 3, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Derrick Boyd, from San Antonio, Tex., stands watch at replenishment-at-sea station one aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelsey Culbertson

VIRIN: 210907-N-N0831-0003

Fire Controlman 1st Class Derrick Boyd, from San Antonio, Tex., stands watch at replenishment-at-sea station one aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor tests fuel

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Chance Emerson, from Denver, Colo., tests fuel in the oil lab aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 210907-N-N0831-0004

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Chance Emerson, from Denver, Colo., tests fuel in the oil lab aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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MALAKAL PASSAGE (Sept. 2, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force the Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), the Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101), and the Asahi-class destroyer JS Shiranui (DD 120) through the Malakal Passage, Republic of Palau, Sept. 2, 2021.

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Photo By: Cpl. Atticus Martinez

VIRIN: 210902-M-EH070-1009

The USS Jackson (LCS 6) sails alongside the Japanese Ships Kaga, Murasame, and Shiranui through the Malakal Passage, Republic of Palau, Sept. 2, 2021.

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PALAU (Sept. 2, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits into Palau.

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelsey Culbertson

VIRIN: 210907-N-N0831-0002

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) transits into Palau.

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Chief Boatswain’s Mate 1st Brendon Braveboy, from Laurel, Md., operates anchoring equipment during an anchor drop test in the anchor windlass aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 210831-N-N0831-0005

Chief Boatswain’s Mate 1st Brendon Braveboy, from Laurel, Md., operates anchoring equipment during an anchor drop test in the anchor windlass aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailors put on fire fighting gear

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 28, 2021) Gunners Mate 1st Class Nicholas Rios, from Phelan, Calif., tests for seal on his breathing apparatus in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 210828-N-QR052-1018

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 28, 2021) Gunners Mate 1st Class Nicholas Rios, from Phelan, Calif., tests for seal on his breathing apparatus in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

USS Jackson (LCS 6) Sailor stands watch on bridge

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2021) Lt. Julianne Dahlman, from Charleston, S.C., stands watch on the bridge as the junior officer of the deck on the bridge during Sea and Anchor aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

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VIRIN: 210825-N-QR052-1008

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2021) Lt. Julianne Dahlman, from Charleston, S.C., stands watch on the bridge as the junior officer of the deck on the bridge during Sea and Anchor aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

Navy, Coast Guard Begin Oceania Maritime Security Initiative Patrol

210731-N-QR052-1083 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2021) Members of U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 107 and Sailors assigned to the Independencevariant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), ride in a 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat during an Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) drill. Jackson is deployed in support of the OMSI program, a Secretary of Defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, ultimately supporting its maritime law enforcement operations in Oceania. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson)

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VIRIN: 210806-N-N0831-0003

The U.S Navy and Coast Guard began their joint mission in the Western and Central Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) to reduce and eliminate illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing, combat transnational crimes, and enhance regional security, July 28.

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VIRIN: 210114-N-N0831-0100

(SAN DIEGO) – Senior Chief Damage Controlman Ellis Pargo, from Detroit Michigan, instructs proper

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VIRIN: 210106-N-N0831-0006

GULFPORT, Miss. (NNS) -- The crew of USS Jackson (LCS 6) ushered in a new era in naval warfare, Dec.