U.S. Pacific Fleet
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the South China Sea. Tulsa is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving 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 Haydn N. Smith)
210907-N-HS181-1078
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) transits the South China Sea. Tulsa is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving 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 Haydn N. Smith)