221213-N-ZS023-1044 SAN DIEGO (Dec 13, 2022) Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Augusta (LCS 34), is congratulated by Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, during an assumption of command ceremony held at Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)
Date Taken: | 12.13.2022 |
Date Posted: | 12.13.2022 18:19 |
Photo ID: | 7555300 |
VIRIN: | 221213-N-ZS023-1044 |
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Location: | NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
Hometown: | CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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