170331-N-VV532-003 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 31,
170331-N-VV532-003 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2017) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Aaron Brown and Chief Fire Controlman Shawn Lloyd, assigned to littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), conduct morning co... More
170922-N-EO550-1920 SAN DIEGO (September 22, 2017)
170922-N-EO550-1920 SAN DIEGO (September 22, 2017) Cmdr. Antonio Hyde, from Chicago, Illinois, speaks during littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth's (LCS 3) exchange of command. The event also marked the ship's f... More
Cmdr. Patrick C. Thien, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship...
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 15, 2013) Cmdr. Patrick C. Thien, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), relinquishes his duties as he salutes Capt. Randy Garner, commodore of Littoral Combat Sh... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, far right, speaks with Capt....
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 24, 2014) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, far right, speaks with Capt. Randy Garner, far left, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, during a visit aboard the littoral co... More
USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego
PACIFIC OCEAN (December 8, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego.
USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego
PACIFIC OCEAN (December 8, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego.
PACIFIC OCEAN (December 8, 2016) The littoral combat
PACIFIC OCEAN (December 8, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego.
USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego
PACIFIC OCEAN (December 8, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) steams off the coast of San Diego.
170120-N-FV739-019 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 20, 2017) Capt.
170120-N-FV739-019 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 20, 2017) Capt. Matthew J. Harrison, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) 1, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Cmdr. Christopher A. Brown, outgoing comma... More
IMPT&E Students Tour USS Independence (LCS 2)
170125-N-UX735-01 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 25, 2017) - International Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPT&E) students pose for a photo after a tour of littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2). During ... More
Littoral Combat Ship Crew 208 Gives Back to the Community
170125-N-FE967-014 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Crew 208 pose for a picture during a community relations volunteer event at a local non-profit homeless services provider. ... More
170216-N-ZZ999-011 PACIFIC OCEAN A U.S. Coast Guard
170216-N-ZZ999-011 PACIFIC OCEAN A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter prepares to land on littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during interoperability certifications. Fort Worth is currently conducting local op... More
170217-N-MZ078-034 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 17, 2017) Lt. Scott
170217-N-MZ078-034 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 17, 2017) Lt. Scott Shields, (far left), Capt. Jordy Harrison, Capt. Matthew McGonigle and Cmdr. Chris Farricker salute during a change of command ceremony for USS Freedom (LC... More
170222-N-MB306-124 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2017) Adm. Phil
170222-N-MB306-124 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2017) Adm. Phil Davidson, (right) commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, tours the main deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). During a familia... More
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Director of Ships and Weapons Divisi...
170223-N-OS767-054 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2017) Cmdr. Mark Stefanik, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), discusses the ship's engineering capabilities with Japan Maritime Self De... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2017) Capt. Matthew McGonigle,
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2017) Capt. Matthew McGonigle, deputy commodore, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Squadron (LCSRON) ONE, speaks during the LCS Reserve Leadership symposium at Naval Base San Diego. Nearly 100 lead... More
LCS Reserve Leadership Symposium
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2017) Rear Adm. John B. Mustin, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during the LCS Reserve Leadership symposium at Naval Base San Diego. Nearly 100 leaders from... More
Annual Littoral Combat Ship Reserve Leadership Symposium
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2017) Littoral Combat Ship Reserve personnel from LCS units around the U.S. pose for a group photo during a ship tour of USS Independence (LCS 2). Nearly 100 leaders from across the LCS Nava... More
USS Jackson (LCS 6) at Sunset, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO (March 3, 2017) USS Jackson (LCS 6) is pierside during sunset. Jackson is an Independence-variant littoral combat ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Miranda V. Williams/Released)
USS Montgomery Final Contract Trials
170313-N-VV532-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2017) Lt. j.g. John Homola demonstrates the ship control console functionality to a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspector during final contract trials fo... More
170316-N-FC195-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2017) -
170316-N-FC195-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2017) - Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) navigate the ship through the Pacific Ocean. Fort Worth is currently conducting local operatio... More
170318-N-MB509-004 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND,
170318-N-MB509-004 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California (March 18, 2017) A Sailor assigned to the Littoral Combat Ship Crew 103 reunites with his family during a homecoming celebration. Crew 103 was reli... More
The family of a Littoral Combat Ship Crew 103 Sailor
The family of a Littoral Combat Ship Crew 103 Sailor welcomes the crew during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station North Island. Crew 103 was relieved by Crew 111 aboard USS Detroit (LCS 7), stationed ... More
170327-N-VS214-001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 27,
170327-N-VS214-001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Sailors aboard littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) and employees of Northrop Grumman conduct a foreign objects and debris walk down of the flight... More
170409-N-RN789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 09, 2017) An
170409-N-RN789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 09, 2017) An MQ-8C Fire Scout sits on the deck of USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Montgomery Sailors and the Fire Scout testing team are underway conducting dynamic interface te... More
170416-N-MB306-044 SAN DIEGO (April 16, 2017) Information
170416-N-MB306-044 SAN DIEGO (April 16, 2017) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Steven Arndt, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Crew 204, embraces his wife during a homecoming celebration at San Die... More
Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) participa...
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (Apr. 17, 2017) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) participate in drills with members of the Engineering Training Team with Commander, Littoral Combat Ship... More
Sailors prepare for engineering operations certification aboard the li...
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (Apr. 17, 2017) Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician James Richards, right, participates in drills with Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Raymond Ausby, a... More
170419-N-HB697-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 19, 2017)
170419-N-HB697-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) use chain hoist and steadying lines to maneuver a missile into position for SeaRAM loading. Jackso... More
170426-N-EO550-301 SAN DIEGO (April 26, 2017) Tug
170426-N-EO550-301 SAN DIEGO (April 26, 2017) Tug boats moor USS Jackson (LCS 6), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, at Naval Base San Diego. Jackson is returning from sea after successfully destroy... More
170428-N-EO550-075 SAN DIEGO, California (April 28,
170428-N-EO550-075 SAN DIEGO, California (April 28, 2017) USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Sailors stand in ranks on the ship's flight deck during a change of command ceremony for Montgomery Blue Crew. Montgomery Blue Cr... More
170502-N-AA727-128 SAN DIEGO (May 02, 2017) Navy’s
170502-N-AA727-128 SAN DIEGO (May 02, 2017) Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) personnel man a 11M ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during launch and recovery operations aboard the Independence-va... More
170504-N-EO550-341 SAN DIEGO (May 4, 2017) USS Freedom
170504-N-EO550-341 SAN DIEGO (May 4, 2017) USS Freedom (LCS 1) as the day slowly begins before she is to sail out of the graving dock. Freedom is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's litt... More
170509-N-VV532-002 SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2017) Sailors
170509-N-VV532-002 SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2017) Sailors from USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Crew Gold stand in formation during an exchange of command ceremony held on board the ship. During the ceremony, Montgomery Blue re... More
170517-N-GI439-041 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (May 17, 2017)
170517-N-GI439-041 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (May 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, the future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), conduct a foreign objects damage (FOD) walk-down p... More
USS Montgomery Enters Dry Dock for Post Shakedown Availability
170519-N-VV532-126 SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) Divers perform an inspection of littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) as the ship enters dry dock for Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) at BAE Systems Ship Repa... More
The littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) enters
The littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) enters dry dock for Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) at BAE Systems Ship Repair facility in San Diego May 19, 2017. PSA is designed to harness results of a thoro... More
170610-N-BL450-006 GALVESTON, Texas (June 10, 2017)
170610-N-BL450-006 GALVESTON, Texas (June 10, 2017) USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Sailors stand in formation during a commissioning ceremony held in the Port of Galveston. Giffords is the 9th littoral combat ... More
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts Shipyard Fire Drill
170626-N-VV532-001 SAN DIEGO (June 26, 2017) Damage Controlman 1st Class Tabari Nakenge, a Detroit native, assigned to Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, conducts fire party investigator training wit... More
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts Shipyard Fire Drill
170626-N-VV532-002 SAN DIEGO (June 26, 2017) USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Sailors conduct a shipyard fire drill onboard the ship. Montgomery is dry docked at BAE Ship Systems Ship Repair for Post Shakedown Availabili... More
170705-N-BL450-0004 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) - Cmdr.
170705-N-BL450-0004 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) - Cmdr. Keith Woodley (far right), commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), discusses ship maneuvers with the bridge team as t... More
170705-N-AZ808-0011 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) - The
170705-N-AZ808-0011 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits San Diego Bay to arrive at the ship’s homeport of Naval Base San Diego. Giffords is the newest In... More
170705-N-YB832-0093 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) Lt. Cmdr.
170705-N-YB832-0093 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Jeffry Kelso kisses his wife Jessica Kelso upon the USS Gabrielle Giffords’ (LCS 10) arrival at the ship’s homeport, Naval Base San Diego. Giffords is the ... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Homecoming
170705-N-EO550-280 SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2017) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Mark Dobrinin and his son Stuart wait for USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) as she pulls in for the first time in her new homeport at Naval Base... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords Open to the Public
SAN DIEGO – Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is scheduled to be open for public visits at Broadway Pier, July 22 and 23.
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) sails to Broadway Pier to host public tours July 22-23. Giffords is the newest Independence variant littoral combat ship and on... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) General Public Visitation
170722-N-CM227-0087 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) GM1 Alan Mowder, a native of Doylestown, Ohio, shows a bullet used for one of the guns on board the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). The Giffords is moored at Broad... More
170722-N-CM227-0150 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) USS Gabrielle
170722-N-CM227-0150 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is moored at Broadway Pier in San Diego for public tours of the newly commissioned combat ship. Giffords is the newest Independence-... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) General Public Visitation
170722-N-CM227-0002 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is moored at Broadway Pier in San Diego for public tours of the newly commissioned combat ship. Giffords is the newest Independence-... More
170722-N-RG360-0017 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) Cmdr.
170722-N-RG360-0017 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) Cmdr. Kevin Meehan, commanding officer of littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), speaks with a visitor, Sabrina Taylor, during a ship tour event. Gif... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) General Public Visitation
170722-N-CM227-120 SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2017) Fireman Joby Cruz, a native of Las Vegas, gives a ship tour to visitors on board the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during public visitation tours at Broadway Pier ... More
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Undergoes Upgrades
170728-N-VV532-008 SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2017) Shipyard workers perform upgrades on the forward mooring station onboard Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Montgomery is dry docked a... More
Littoral Combat Ship CPO Selectees
170817-N-SU514-003 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2017) Chief Selectees from Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, led by Command Master Chief (SW/AW)Kenneth R. Jablecki, run in formation past the USS Midway Museu... More
170818-N-SU514-005 CHULA VISTA, CA. (Aug. 18, 2017)
170818-N-SU514-005 CHULA VISTA, CA. (Aug. 18, 2017) Chief Mineman (Select) Joaquin Rodriguez, from Huntsville, Texas, and Chief Engineman (Select) Jose Andino, from Vegas Baja, Puerto Rico, both assigned to C... More
170824-N-GO855-047 SAN DIEGO (August 24, 2017) Littoral
170824-N-GO855-047 SAN DIEGO (August 24, 2017) Littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits San Diego Bay along Naval Air Station North Island, California Aug. 24, 2017. While underway the ship... More
171003-N-EO550-2042 SAN DIEGO (October 3, 2017) USS
171003-N-EO550-2042 SAN DIEGO (October 3, 2017) USS Independence (LCS 2) sits pierside at Naval Base San Diego. The first ship in the Independence-variant class, LCSs are designed to be fast, agile, shallow dra... More
171006-N-LR795-084 SAN DIEGO (October 6, 2017) - Cmdr.
171006-N-LR795-084 SAN DIEGO (October 6, 2017) - Cmdr. Scott Larson gives his final remarks as commanding officer, USS Coronado (LCS 4) Gold Crew, as he prepares to relinquish command to Cmdr. Karl F. McCarthy ... More
171012-M-FX717-005 SAN DIEGO (October 12, 2017) Cmdr.
171012-M-FX717-005 SAN DIEGO (October 12, 2017) Cmdr. Chris Farricker, Littoral Combat Ship Crew 106 commanding officer, from Port Charlotte, Florida, gives a speech during the memorial of Seaman Lakiba Nicole ... More
USS Gabrielle Giffords Conducts Final Contract Trials
171020-N-TU910-008 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 20, 2017) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is pierside Naval Base San Diego and preparing to conduct Final Contract Trials (FCT). ... More
171020-N-ZZ999-002 MOBILE, Ala. (Oct. 20, 2017) The
171020-N-ZZ999-002 MOBILE, Ala. (Oct. 20, 2017) The crew of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Manchester (LCS 14), conducts a mast-stepping ceremony in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 20. PCU Manchester is currently undergoi... More
171105-N-KT595-004 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 5, 2017) Production
171105-N-KT595-004 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 5, 2017) Production crew members and Sailors set up for the filming of ESPN’s “First Take” sports television show aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LC... More
171106-N-ZF498-039 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 6, 2017) – Over
171106-N-ZF498-039 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 6, 2017) – Over 150 Sailors, veterans, families and friends cheer during the live broadcast of ESPN's "A Salute to America's Heroes" on the flight deck of USS Freedom (LCS 1) ... More
171111-N-EO550-1521 SAN DIEGO (November 11, 2017)
171111-N-EO550-1521 SAN DIEGO (November 11, 2017) Information Technician 2nd Class Tommy Butler stands in front of a row of parade signs as he and other members of the Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron O... More
171205-N-GR361-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2017) Boatswain's
171205-N-GR361-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Paul Coombs signals an MH-60S Seahawk to take off the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) in preparation for t... More
USS Coronado (LCS 4) returns from 18 month deployment
171205-N-BL450-438 SAN DIEGO (December 5, 2017) - USS Coronado (LCS 4) Sailors man the rails as the ship transits the San Diego Harbor to return to homeport after an 18 month deployment. During the deployment, ... More
171205-N-ZF498-049 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 5, 2017) – USS Coronado
171205-N-ZF498-049 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 5, 2017) – USS Coronado (LCS-4) returns to homeport after an 18-month deployment. The first Independence-variant littoral combat ship to deploy, Coronado operated in Southeast... More
USS Coronado (LCS 4) returns from 18 month deployment
171205-N-BL450-776 SAN DIEGO (December 5, 2017) - USS Coronado (LCS 4) Sailors man the rails as the ship transits the San Diego Harbor to return to homeport after an 18 month deployment. During the deployment, ... More
USS Manchester (LCS 14) Command Logo
171213-N-BL450-193 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 13, 2017) The command logo for USS Manchester (LCS 14) bear's the ship's motto, "Labor Vincit," or "Labor Conquers." Manchester is an Independence variant of the littoral comb... More
LCS Sailors Hear History Firsthand from Pearl Harbor Survivor
180116-N-EO550-2842 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo Villegas, assigned to Naval Public Affairs Support Element West, takes a picture of former Chief Quartermaster and ... More
180119-N-BL450-358 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 19, 2018) Sailors
180119-N-BL450-358 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 19, 2018) Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship the future USS Omaha (LCS 12) drive the ship through San Diego Harbor to the ship's new homeport, Naval Base San Diego. ... More
180119-N-NI420-0190 SAN DIEGO (Jan.19, 2018) Lt. Dustin
180119-N-NI420-0190 SAN DIEGO (Jan.19, 2018) Lt. Dustin Crawford, combat systems officer aboard the littoral combat ship the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), kisses his wife Angie Crawford on the pier as the ship arr... More
180124-N-EO550-999 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 24, 2018) Culinary
180124-N-EO550-999 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 24, 2018) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Beck, a Sailor assigned to Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, and a native of Columbus, Ohio, sprinkles seasoning o... More
USS Omaha (LCS 12) Commissioning Ceremony
180203-N-RG360-0174 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Susan “Susie” Buffett, an Omaha, Nebraska philanthropist and the daughter of Warren Buffett, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of littoral combat ship USS Oma... More
180203-N-RG360-0095 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors
180203-N-RG360-0095 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) stand at parade rest during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego.... More
180203-N-RG360-0092 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Warren
180203-N-RG360-0092 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Warren Buffett, center, and his wife Astrid Menks, left of him, clap during the commissioning ceremony of the littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) at Broadway Pie... More
180203-N-RG360-0195 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors
180203-N-RG360-0195 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) man the rails during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego. Omaha is t... More
180203-N-RG360-0130 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Secretary
180203-N-RG360-0130 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) at Broadway Pier in downtown San Die... More
180203-N-RG360-0059 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Audience
180203-N-RG360-0059 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Audience members watch as students of the Papillion-La Vista High School naval junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit from Omaha, Nebraska parade the colors to b... More
180203-N-CM227-0041 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Susan
180203-N-CM227-0041 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Susan “Susie” Buffett, ship sponsor for the littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12), is escorted onto stage during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Broadway Pie... More
180220-N-VU574-1005 SAN DIEGO (February 20, 2018) Cmdr.
180220-N-VU574-1005 SAN DIEGO (February 20, 2018) Cmdr. Antonio Hyde, commanding officer of USS Forth Worth (LCS 3), gives an overview of the ship's capabilities to several House Armed Service Committee Communi... More
180227-N-VU574-1042 (February 27, 2018) SAN DIEGO Lt.
180227-N-VU574-1042 (February 27, 2018) SAN DIEGO Lt. Cmdr. Joel Lakey, operations officer for USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), gives an overview of the ship's bridge to foreign officers from the Army War College. Fort... More
180309-N-SH509-862 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 9, 2018) The littoral
180309-N-SH509-862 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 9, 2018) The littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) pulls into Naval Base San Diego. Omaha is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of eight LCS homepo... More
180316-N-MJ645-0087 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2018)
180316-N-MJ645-0087 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2018) Cmdr. Karl McCarthy, commanding officer of USS Coronado (LCS 4) (left), and Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (center), ... More
180330-N-BK384-0013 SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2018) Capt.
180330-N-BK384-0013 SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2018) Capt. Matthew McGonigle salutes the sideboys aboard USS Coronado (LCS 4) during a change of command ceremony for Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One (COML... More
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Hose Handling Training
180419-N-VV532-002 SAN DIEGO (Apr. 19, 2018) Senior Chief Damage Controlman Raymund Carig, assigned to Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, conducts hose handling training with members of littoral comb... More
Commander, Surface Division ELEVEN Established
180420-N-SN171-001 SAN DIEGO (Apr. 20, 2018) Capt. John Fay, a native of Scarborough, Maine, and commander, Surface Division Eleven (COMSURFACEDIV ELEVEN), speaks to a crowd gathered during the command's establ... More
Commander, Surface Division ELEVEN Established
180420-N-EO550-3401 SAN DIEGO (Apr. 20, 2018) Capt. John Fay, a native of Scarborough, Maine and commander, Surface Division Eleven (COMSURFACEDIV ELEVEN), cuts a ceremonial cake with Senior Chief Aviation Boat... More
Commander, Surface Division ELEVEN Command Seal
180420-N-BL450-001 SAN DIEGO (Apr. 20, 2018) Commander, Surface Division Eleven (COMSURFACEDIV ELEVEN) command seal. The division has been operating as an official command since Mar. 9 and oversees the littoral... More
180524-N-KG738-1121 SAN DIEGO (May 24, 2018) The littoral
180524-N-KG738-1121 SAN DIEGO (May 24, 2018) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) transits San Diego Harbor as the ship heads out to the Pacific Ocean to begin sea trials. LCSs are designed to be f... More
180526-N-BT947-1096 PORTSMOUTH, NH (May 26, 2018) A
180526-N-BT947-1096 PORTSMOUTH, NH (May 26, 2018) A canon fires 19 times in a gun salute to the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) ship sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), during the ship's commissio... More
180619-N-ND254-1014 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 19,
180619-N-ND254-1014 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 19, 2018) The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) arrives at Naval Base San Diego after completing the ship's first transit as a newl... More
180621-N-XP203-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) –
180621-N-XP203-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) – A MQ-8C Fire Scout is chained to the flight deck of the Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The MQ-8C Fire Scout is the Navy’s new... More
062218-N-VV532-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018) Lt.
062218-N-VV532-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018) Lt. Michael Owens (center left) pilots the Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) as the ship approaches the Military Sealift Command f... More
180620-N-VV532-223 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2018) USS
180620-N-VV532-223 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2018) USS Montgomery (LCS 8) transits from Naval Base San Diego to the Pacific Ocean to conduct routine operations and training. Littoral combat ships are high-speed, ... More
180628-N-BT947-1547 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2018) -
180628-N-BT947-1547 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2018) - An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter conducts underway operations with an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS C... More
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Completes CSSQT
062918-N-UM892-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2018) - USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's MK 110 MOD 0 57mm Gun Weapon System. The exercise was part of Combat Systems Ship Qualific... More
Morning Colors Aboard USS Coronado (LCS 4)
180723-N-TP834-0017 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2018) - Electronics Technician 1st Class Christopher Barber, from Lenore, North Carolina, salutes the National Ensign during morning colors aboard littoral com... More
180810-N-KG738-1028 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2018) Chief
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