230504-N-ZS023-1005 (May 4, 2023) SAN DIEGO Cmdr. John "Nick" Van Wagoner, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Blue crew, delivers remarks to Sailors and guests during Oakland's change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), May 4. 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 1st Class Vance Hand)
Date Taken: | 05.04.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.04.2023 16:26 |
Photo ID: | 7777924 |
VIRIN: | 230504-N-ZS023-1005 |
Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
Size: | 1.72 MB |
Location: | NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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