The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts underway operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2024. Tulsa, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Robert Shields)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts underway operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2024. Tulsa, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Robert Shields)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returns to its homeport in San Diego following a 19-month rotational deployment, Oct. 25, 2024. 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. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Steven Gonzalez was relieved by Cmdr. Linzy Lewis as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 1, 2024. Capt. Douglas Meagher, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1, was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony.
During Gonzalez’s time in command, he established a culture of excellence and warfighting proficiency as he led the crew through the ship’s initial basic training and advanced phase training. He orchestrated his crew's preparation and certifications showcasing their navigation, seamanship, and execution ship-handling of several skills complex along with...
