230205-N-HG846-1821 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 5, 2023) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) practices an emergency breakaway from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Takanami-class destroyer JS Makinami (DD 112) during combined operations in the South China Sea, Feb. 5. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and 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 2nd Class Daniel Serianni)
Date Taken: | 02.05.2023 |
Date Posted: | 02.16.2023 22:05 |
Photo ID: | 7618189 |
VIRIN: | 230205-N-HG846-1821 |
Resolution: | 5142x3428 |
Size: | 1.09 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 17 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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