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| Independence 1502001a |
102k | 27 May 2004: Washington DC - The U.S. Navy announced today that General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, will be one of two defense contracting
teams awarded contract options for final system design with options for detail design and construction of up to two Flight 0 Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The LCS is an entirely new
breed of U.S. Navy warship. A fast, agile, and networked surface combatant, LCS's modular, focused-mission design will provide Combatant Commanders the required warfighting capabilities
and operational flexibility to ensure maritime dominance and access for the joint force. LCS will operate with focused-mission packages that deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute
missions including, Special Operations Forces (SOF) support, high-speed transit, Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). (Artist concept provided to the U.S. Navy courtesy of General Dynamics, Photo #040527-O-0000G-004, from the Navy Newstand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
| Independence 1502001b |
492k | undated: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the Austal USA shipyard, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal. Founded in 1999 along the west bank of
Blakely Island on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. The shipyard was initially engaged in building high-speed aluminum ferries, such as the Lake Express for service across Lake
Michigan, and the Alakai for Hawaii Superferry. Construction on the first Littoral Combat Ship of the USS Independence variant was begun in 2006. In conjunction with
the General Dynamics Corp., all of the planned Independence Class LCS's will be built here. (Photo courtesy of AUSTAL, USA) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510001 |
100k | Gabrielle Dee Giffords, a former U.S. Representative from Arizona, was born in Tucson, Ariz. on 08 June 1970. She graduated from University High School, Tucson
in 1988; received a B.A. at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif. in 1993; and a Master in Regional Planning from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. in 1996. Giffords worked as an associate for
regional economic development at Price Waterhouse in New York City. In 1996, she became president and CEO of El Campo Tire Warehouses, a local chain of auto service centers founded by her
grandfather. The business was sold to Goodyear Tire in 2000. Giffords was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives and served from 2001 to 2003. She was elected to the Arizona Senate in the fall of 2002, and at the time was the youngest woman elected to that body. She took office in January 2003 and was re-elected in 2004. She resigned from the Arizona Senate on 01 December 2005, in preparation for her congressional campaign. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Tenth Congress on 03 January 2007, and to the two succeeding Congresses, she served until her resignation on 25 January 2012. On 08 January 2011, Giffords was shot in the head outside a Safeway grocery store in Casas Adobes, Arizona, during her first "Congress on Your Corner" (a public opportunity for constituents to speak directly with their representatives) gathering of the year. A man ran up to the crowd and began firing, hitting 19 people, and killing six. She was quickly evacuated to the University Medical Center of Tucson in critical condition, though she was still conscious and "following commands" at the time. On the same day, doctors performed emergency surgery to extract skull fragments and a small amount of necrotic tissue from her brain. The bullet passed through Giffords's head without crossing the midline of the brain, where the most critical injuries typically result. Her recovery was long and arduous On 22 January 2012, Giffords announced in a video statement that she intended to resign her seat so that she could continue to focus on her recovery. She attended the 2012 State of the Union Address on 24 January, and formally submitted her resignation on 25 January. Appearing on the floor of the House, after the last bill she sponsored was brought to a vote and unanimously passed, Giffords was lauded by members of Congress and the majority and minority leaders who spoke in tribute to her strength and accomplishment in an unusual farewell ceremony. USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) (2017 - ) was the first ship to be named in her honor. (U.S. Navy photo from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510002 |
261k | 04 January 2014: Mobile, Ala. - Austal produces the LCSs and JHSVs along side-by-side production lines. This is the very beginning of the assembly line, from
where flat pieces of aluminum are fashioned into the swirls and shapes that form a ship. (Austal-Ingalls photo #133 from the web site Intercepts - Defense News) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510003 |
252k | 04 January 2014: Mobile, Ala. - At the end of the line major components are recognizable. At left is the bridge structure for the Gabrielle Giffords
(LCS 10); a JHSV section is at right. The facility is remarkably tidy and clean. (Austal-Ingalls photo #135 from the web site Intercepts - Defense News) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510004 |
258k | 04 January 2014: Mobile, Ala. -Another view of the bridge structure of the Gabrielle Giffords. The structures are rolled on transporters to the
assembly buildings where the ships are erected. (Austal-Ingalls photo #137 from the web site Intercepts - Defense News) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510005 |
705k | 24 February 2015: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the future littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during its launch sequence
at the Austal USA shipyard. The launch of the Gabrielle Giffords marks an important production milestone for the littoral combat ship program. (U.S. Navy photo #150224-N-EW716-002, from the Navy News Stand ) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510006 |
197k | 13 June 2015: Mobile, Ala. - Dr. Jill Biden christens the future littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.
It is 16th U.S. naval ship to be named for a woman and only the 13th since 1850 to be named for a living person. (U.S. Navy photo #150613-O-ZZ999-601 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510007 |
212k | 13 June 2015: Mobile, Ala. - Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords waves to a crowd in front of the littoral combat ship, USS Gabrielle Giffords
(LCS 10), named for her. Giffords was on the stage as Dr. Jill Biden christened the ship at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. The 419-foot ship was built at the Austal shipyard and is the Navy's 10th
littoral combat ship designed to operate in shallow waters near the coast. It is 16th U.S. naval ship to be named for a woman and only the 13th since 1850 to be named for a living person. (U.S. Navy photo #150613-O-ZZ999-603 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Montgomery / G. Giffords 1510008 |
354k | 01 July 2015: Mobile, Ala. - Photo of PCU Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) at Austal fitting out pier taken by Curtis in Mobile. | Curtis Barber Phenix City, Ala. | |
| Montgomery 1510006 |
375k | 01 July 2015: Mobile, Ala. - Photo of PCU Montgomery (LCS 8) tied up ahead of PCU Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) at Austal. | ||
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Gabrielle Giffords5.) 191k mid-December 2016: Mobile, Ala. A five view series of PCU Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) returning to her fitting-out pier at Austal shipyard from the Gulf of America while completing her Acceptance Trials. (© Photos courtesy of Austal USA ) 1.) 1510009 2.) 1510010 3.) 1510011 4.) 1510012 5.) 1510013 |
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| Gabrielle Giffords 1510014 |
248k | 17 May 2017: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors assigned to the future littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conduct a foreign objects damage walk-down prior
to commencing training on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo #170517-N-GI439-041 by OS1 Lee Tran, from the Navy News Stand ) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510018 |
722k | 10 June 2017: Galveston, Tex. - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) stand in formation during the ship's commissioning
ceremony held in the Port of Galveston, Texas. Gabrielle Giffords is the 9th littoral combat ship to be commissioned and is named for former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. (U.S. Navy photo #170610-N-BL450-006 by Lt. Miranda Williams, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510015 |
337k | 10 June 2017: Galveston, Tex. - The crew of the newest littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) "mans the ship and brings her to life" during a
commissioning ceremony held in the Port of Galveston, Texas. Gabrielle Giffords is the 10th LCS to be commissioned and is named for former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle
Giffords. It is assigned to LCS Squadron One, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo #170610-N-GF980-015 by MCC Michael D. Mitchell, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510016 |
130k | 10 June 2017: Galveston, Tex. - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Moran turns over command of the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) to
Cmdr. Keith Woodley during a commissioning ceremony held at the Port of Galveston, Texas. Giffords is the ninth LCS to enter the fleet and the fifth of the Independence variant. (U.S. Navy photo #170610-N-GF980-005 by MCC Michael D. Mitchell, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510017 |
123k | 10 June 2017: Galveston, Tex. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, was brought to life by her
crew before a crowd of nearly 2,500 guests at Pier 21 at the Port of Galveston. In 2012 the Secretary of the Navy announced the future ship's name and USS Gabrielle Giffords
became the 16th ship to be named for a woman and only the 13th ship to be named for a living person since 1850. The ship is commanded by Cmdr. Keith Woodley, a native of St. Thomas, U.S.
Virgin Islands, who leads the core crew of 50 officers and enlisted personnel. The 3,200-ton Gabrielle Giffords was built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. The ship is 421 feet
in length, has a beam of 103 feet, and a navigational draft of 15 feet. The ship uses two gas turbine and two diesel engines to power four steerable waterjets to speeds in excess of 40
knots. USS Gabrielle Giffords will depart Galveston and begin her transit to her homeport at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy video frame grab #170610-N-N0101-001, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510019 |
479k | 05 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits San Diego Bay to arrive at the ship's homeport of Naval Base
San Diego. Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of seven littoral combat ships homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-AZ808-011 by MCSN Nicholas Burgains, from the Navy News Stand ) |
Ron Reeves Oaklyn, N.J. | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510020 |
422k | 05 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) arrives at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-AZ808-023 by MCSN Nicholas Burgains, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510021 |
281k | 21 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) prepares to moor at Broadway Pier to provide public tours on 22-23 July 2017.
Giffords is the newest Independence variant littoral combat ship (LCS) and one of seven LCSs homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170721-N-DX349-100 by MC2 Phil Ladouceur, from the Navy News Stand ) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510022 |
346k | 21 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Members of the public watch as the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) moors at Broadway Pier, where the ship
will provide public tours July 22-23, 2017. Giffordsis the newest Independence variant littoral combat ship (LCS) and one of seven LCSs homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170721-N-DX349-267 by MC2 Phil Ladouceur, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510023 |
283k | 22 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is moored at San Diego's Broadway Pier for public ship tours.
Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of seven LCS homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170722-N-RG360-0125 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510024 |
208k | 22 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is moored at San Diego's Broadway Pier for public ship tours.
Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of seven LCS homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #170722-N-RG360-0112 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510025 |
551k | 24 August 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits San Diego Bay, Calif. While underway, the ship is conducting
combat systems ship qualification trials. Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of seven LCS homeported in San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo #170824-N-GO855-031 by MC1 Charles White, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510026 |
437k | 24 August 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits San Diego Bay, Calif. While underway, the ship is conducting
combat systems ship qualification trials. (U.S. Navy photo #170824-N-GO855-047 by MC1 Charles White, from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510027 |
437k | 20 October 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is pierside at Naval Base San Diego and
preparing to conduct final contract trials (FCT). The trials, conducted by the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), serve as the final in-depth assessment of newly constructed
ships prior to official delivery to the Navy, ensuring the Navy's standards and requirements are met. (U.S. Navy photo #171020-N-TU910-008 by MC3 Abby Rader from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510028 |
437k | 10 July 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #190710-N-VN584-2039 by MC2 Alex Corona from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510029 |
437k | 26 July 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) maneuvers to deter an unmanned vessel during
a small boat attack exercise. Gabrielle Giffords is conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #190726-N-XC372-1469 by MC2 Anthony J. Rivera from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510030 |
437k | 26 July 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100),
right, and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transit the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #190730-N-ZM949-1087 by MC3 Erick A. Parsons from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510031 |
437k | 30 July 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Pacific Ocean. Gabrielle Giffords
is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #190730-N-YI115-1135 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510032 |
437k | 13 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Pacific Ocean. Gabrielle Giffords
is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth littoral combat ship to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating in
near-shore environments. (U.S. Navy photo #190913-N-YI115-3096 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510033 |
437k | 13 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Pacific Ocean.
Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth littoral combat ship to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface
combatants, LCS are optimized for operating in near-shore environments. (U.S. Navy photo #190913-N-YI115-3125 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510038 |
411k | 17 September 2019: the Philippine Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) pulls alongside USNS Amelia Earhart
(T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships
between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (U.S. Navy photo #190917-N-GZ947-0298 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand ) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510034 |
437k | 30 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean near Guam - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) leads a formation followed by the Republic of
Singapore Navy (RSN) frigate RSS Formidable (FFS 68), the dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen
(DDG 92) and the RSN frigate RSS Intrepid (FFS 69) during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) in support of exercise Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise
conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (U.S. Navy photo #190930-N-FV739-0316 by MC2 Christopher Veloicaza from the Navy News Stand ) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510035 |
437k | 01 October 2019: the Philippine Sea - Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during
exercise Pacific Griffin. The NSM is a long-range, precision strike weapon that is designed to find and destroy enemy ships. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters
near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (U.S. Navy photo #191001-N-FC670-002 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510036 |
437k | 01 October 2019: the Philippine Sea - Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile
during exercise Pacific Griffin. (U.S. Navy photo #191001-N-FC670-002 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Navy News Stand ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510037 |
437k | 01 October 2019: the Philippine Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise
Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the
U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (U.S. Navy photo #191001-N-YI115-2128 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand ) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510039 |
499k | 17 December 2019: the South China Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) receives fuel from the Henry J. Kaiser-class
fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea. Gabrielle Giffords is
on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security
and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #191227-N-PY805-1005 by Nicholas J. Beihl from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
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Gabrielle Giffords 378k 21 December 2019: the South China Sea - Three views of USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) approaching, fueling, and breaking away from the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) while conducting a replenishment at sea. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photos # 191221-N-PY805-1003, #191221-N-PY805-1005, and #191221-N-PY805-1004, photos by Nicholas J. Beihl from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) 1510051 1510052 1510053 | ||||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510040 |
519k | 28 January 2020: the South China Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Montgomery (LCS 8), bottom, and USS Gabrielle Giffords
(LCS 10) operate in the South China Sea, Jan. 28, 2020. Montgomery and Gabrielle Giffords are on rotational deployments to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, conducting
operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open
Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #200128-N-AT530-1694 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510041 |
409k | 13 March 2020: the South China Sea - Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails alongside Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle
Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords, part of Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations
to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo #200313-N-PL200-1002 by Naval Helicopter Aircrewman 1st Class Amber Danielle Barlow from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510042 |
461k | 20 March 2020: the South China Sea - Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) patrols the South China Sea. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is
on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo # 200320-N-WP865-1035 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510055 |
475k | 21 March 2020: the South China Sea - Airman Winky Fong, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, stands fire watch while an MQ-8B Firescout unmanned helicopter
refuels on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment,
operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo #200321-N-WP865-1055 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
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Gabrielle Giffords3.) 340k Tuesday, 31 March 2020: the Andaman Sea Three views of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flying past Gabrielle Giffords as it prepares to land. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photos #200331-N-WP865-1123, #200331-N-WP865-1047, and #200331-N-WP865-1146, photos by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) 1.) 1510p056 2.) 1510p057 3.) 1510058 | ||||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510043 |
403k | 02 April 2020: the Andaman Sea - Sailors assigned to Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) man the rails of their ship while sailing with with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense
Force (JMSDF). (U.S. Navy photo #200402-N-WP865-1820 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
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516k | 02 April 2020: the Andaman Sea - USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), front, sails with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Akizuki-class destroyer JS
Teruzuki (DD 116) during a cooperative deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #200402-N-WP865-2149 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
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323k | 02 April 2020: the Andaman Sea - USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), front, sails with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Akizuki-class destroyer JS
Teruzuki (DD 116) during a cooperative deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #200402-N-WP865-2149 and by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
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444k | 12 May 2020: the South China Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conducts routine operations near the
Panamanian flagged drill ship, West Capella. (U.S. Navy photo #2200512-N-WP865-2450 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510047 |
419k | 13 May 2020: the South China Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conducts routine operations in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #200513-N-WP865-0237 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510059 |
399k | 25 May 2020: the South China Sea - USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), left, exercises with the Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigate RSS Steadfast
(FFS 70) in the South China Sea. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo #200525-N-WP865-3173 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510048 |
501k | 23 June 2020: the South China Sea - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), right, exercises with the Japan
Maritime Self-Defense Force training ships JS Kashima (TV 3508) and JS Shimayuki (TV 3513) in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #200623-N-WP865-9375 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510049 |
512k | 06 October 2020: the Eastern Pacific Ocean – Gabrielle Giffords transits the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the
U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Allen Michael Amani from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords 1510050 |
336k | 31 January 2021: San Diego, Cal. – Gabrielle Giffords approaches the pier at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. Gabrielle Giffords
returned following a 17-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 4th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo #210131-N-FQ994-1001 by MC2 Robert S. Price from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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161k | 18 March 2021: the Pacific Ocean – Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile as part of shipboard
operational testing and evaluation. The Naval Strike Missile is a long-range, precision strike weapon that can find and destroy enemy ships. (U.S. Navy photo #031821-N-ZZ999-1001 from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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122k | 24 April 2023: Port Hueneme, Cal. – USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) approaches Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) as a surfer
catches a wave at Port Hueneme Beach Park recently. LCS 10, which is homeported in San Diego, visited NSWC PHD for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #230424-N-SR235-752 by Eric Parsons from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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Gabrielle Giffords 1.) 631k
Gabrielle Giffords 2.) 581k
Gabrielle Giffords 3.) 365k
Gabrielle Giffords 4.) 415k
Gabrielle Giffords 5.) 600k
Gabrielle Giffords 6.) 891k Thursday, 07 September 2023: the Pacific Ocean
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) leads the formation in a photo exercise with the unmanned surface vessels Ranger and the USV
Mariner during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create
warfighting advantages. Photo #2 shows the USV Mariner, and photo #5 shows Mariner and Ranger together. (U.S. Navy photos #1. 230907-N-GZ228-1203, 2. 230907-N-GZ228-1326, 3. 230907-N-GZ228-1221, 4. 230907-N-GZ228-1242, 5. 230907-N-GZ228-1356, and 6. 230907-N-GZ228-1270, photos by MC2 Jesse Monford from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ) 1.) 1510p061 2.) 1510p062 3.) 1510063 4.) 1510064 5.) 1510065 6.) 1510066 | ||||
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530k | 09 February 2024: The South China Sea – The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords, conducts joint operations in the South China Sea with Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessel
BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS 15). Gabrielle Giffords, 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 #240209-N-NO824-6070 by MC1 Deserie Banuelos from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
| Gabrielle Giffords's Commanding Officers (Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Mike Smolinski) |
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| Blue Crew (LCS Crew 210, Buccaneers) | Gold Crew (LCS Crew 202, Rattlesnakes) | ||||
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| 1.) 10 Jun. 2017 | Cmdr. Keith Clevedon Woodley (St. Thomas, USVI) | 1.) 06 Oct. 2017 | Cmdr. Kevin Patrick Meehan (USNA '99) (Brightwaters, N.Y.) | ||
| 2.) .. Oct. 2017 | Cmdr. Shawn M. Cowan (USNA '98) (New London, Conn.) | 2.) .. Jun. 2018 | Cmdr. Matthew P. Lehmann (NROTC '00) (Akron, Oh.) | ||
| 3.) .. Jun. 2019 | Cmdr. Dustin Thomas Lonero (USNA '01) (San Jose, Cal.) | 3.) 09 Oct. 2019 | Cmdr. Brian S. Luebbert (enl. '92 / NROTC '03) (Henderson, Ky.) | ||
| 4.) 01 Oct. 2020 | Cmdr. Michael E. Piano (NROTC '02) (Los Angeles, Cal.) | 4.) .. Feb. 2020 | Cmdr. Rion William Martin (USNA '02) (Diamond Bar, Cal.) | ||
| 5.) 28 Jul. 2022 | Cmdr. Phillip C. Herndl (enl. / OCS) (Durham, N. C.) | 5.) 06 Jun. 2021 | Cmdr. William Carr (USNA '02) (Bunkie, La.) | ||
| 6.) 30 Apr. 2024 | Cmdr. Matthew Alan Harris (USNA '06) (Houston. Tex.) | 6.) 14 Dec. 2022 | Cmdr. Samuel Hoard Jr. (enl. ‘93 / ECP ‘02) (Los Angeles, Cal.) | ||
| - | -- | 7.) .. Jun. 2024 | Cmdr. Robert James Toohig Jr. (enl. ‘99 / STA 21 ‘06) (East Stroudsburg, Pa.) | ||
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