U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 26, 2021) Sailors guide an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat during a twin boom extensible crane training evolution in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)
210926-N-PH222-1773
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 26, 2021) Sailors guide an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat during a twin boom extensible crane training evolution in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)