190420-N-BQ610-834 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Sailors
190420-N-BQ610-834 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Sailors man the rails as the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) sails into Naval Base San Diego for the first time. Charleston comple... More
Attendees of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning
Attendees of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning ceremony take pictures as its flag is hoisted for the first time March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for ... More
190420-N-BQ610-503 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Chief
190420-N-BQ610-503 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Lillian Morales, assigned to USS Charleston (LCS 18), is greeted by her family during a homecoming at Naval Base San Diego. Charleston ar... More
191007-N-XN177-0060 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) –
191007-N-XN177-0060 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) – Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Carter McGriff a native of Cumming, Ga, serves food during a community relations event at St. Anthony’s Dining Room as part of ... More
190225-N-RF885-023 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
190225-N-RF885-023 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 25, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Johnathan Restrepo, from Cali, Columbia, lowers the national ensign aboard the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) as the crew of the... More
19026-N-RF885-027 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-027 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Sailors attached to the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) run across Columbus Street Pier during a rehearsal for the ship’s upcoming commissioning cerem... More
190302-N-BR740-1011 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1011 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Audience members assemble for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteent... More
190419-N-BQ610-837 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) The
190419-N-BQ610-837 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrives at Naval Base San Diego homeport, successfully completing the ship's maiden voyage fro... More
190314-N-FO574-1090 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-FO574-1090 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019) Engineman 2nd Class Britny Huston, assigned to USS Charleston (LSC-18), speaks with 6th and 7th grade students at St. James-Santee Elementary and Middle Sch... More
190420-N-BQ610-380 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Hull
190420-N-BQ610-380 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Brianne Reyes, assigned to USS Charleston (LCS 18), is greeted by her family during a homecoming at Naval Base San Diego. Char... More
190314-N-FO574-1081 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-FO574-1081 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019) Fire Controlman Chief Glynn Johnson, assigned to USS Charleston (LCS-18), speaks with 8th grade students at St. James-Santee Elementary and Middle School du... More
The USS Charleston (LCS-18) is docked at the Port of
The USS Charleston (LCS-18) is docked at the Port of Charleston, S.C., after its commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for more shallow waters than typical Nav... More
Crewmembers from the USS Charleston (LKA-113), an amphibious
Crewmembers from the USS Charleston (LKA-113), an amphibious Navy cargo ship commissioned in 1968, take pictures of members from the new USS Charleston (LCS-18) at the ship’s commissioning ceremony March 2, 201... More
19026-N-RF885-062 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-062 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Ensign Nicholas Loescher renders a salute as he and other Sailors attached to the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) rehearse for the upcoming commission... More
190314-N-FO574-1106 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-FO574-1106 CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 14, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Charles Huddleston, assigned to USS Charleston (LCS-18), speaks with 4th and 5th grade students at St.-James Santee Elementary and Middle ... More
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially man the ship for the first time at its commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for mor... More
Veteran Sailors Visit the Future USS Charleston (LCS 18)
19027-N-RF885-003 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 27, 2019) Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, center, commanding officer, future USS Charleston (LCS 18), and a native of Los Angeles, poses for a photo with the memb... More
190420-N-BQ610-058 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Family
190420-N-BQ610-058 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Family and friends await the arrival of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a homecoming at Naval Base San Diego. Charlesto... More
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially man the ship for the first time at its commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for mor... More
191008-N-TP877-2019 SAN FRANCISCO – Volunteers with
191008-N-TP877-2019 SAN FRANCISCO – Volunteers with the American Legion Cathay Post 384 serve a special luncheon to Sailors and Marines assigned to U.S. Navy ships USS Somerset (LPD-25), USS Charleston (LCS-18)... More
190302-N-BR740-1166 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1166 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), run to their newly commissioned ship during a ceremony to bring the shi... More
191008-N-TP877-2014 SAN FRANCISCO – Chief Quartermaster
191008-N-TP877-2014 SAN FRANCISCO – Chief Quartermaster Jonathan Restrepo, assigned to Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and native of Bogata, Colombia, leads a tour of the ship du... More
191008-N-XN177-0073 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) –
191008-N-XN177-0073 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) – The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and the guided-missile... More
191008-N-XN177-0081 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) –
191008-N-XN177-0081 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sits pier-side while participating in San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2019. SFFW is an opportunity for the... More
Members of the official party salute the colors at
Members of the official party salute the colors at the USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for more shallow water... More
190302-N-RF885-041 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-RF885-041 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Members of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and Joint Base Charleston Band play for the audience assembled for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's ne... More
190302-N-BR740-1094 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1094 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John J. Tecklenburg, delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), front, and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transit the Pacific Ocean D... More
191007-N-YQ383-0140 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) Gunner's
191007-N-YQ383-0140 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Nathan Taylor (left), a native of Columbus, Ohio, and Electronics Technician Second Class David Ethington, a native of Lawrence,... More
190302-N-BR740-1132 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1132 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Char... More
190301-N-RF885-002 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190301-N-RF885-002 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 1, 2019) Sailors assigned to the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) raise the American flag during morning colors while moored at Charleston’s Columbus Street Pi... More
191008-N-TP877-2071 SAN FRANCISCO – Lt. Cmdr. Matthew
191008-N-TP877-2071 SAN FRANCISCO – Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Harris, right, a navy chaplain assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), talks with a member of American Legion Cathay... More
191009-N-TP877-2007 SAN FRANCISCO – Senior Chief Mineman
191009-N-TP877-2007 SAN FRANCISCO – Senior Chief Mineman Elizando Roel, assigned to Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and native of Mission, Texas, talks about damage control equip... More
190302-N-BR740-1068 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1068 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Members of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and Joint Base Charleston Band play for the audience assembled for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's n... More
191011-N-OW019-1076 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct 11, 2019) The
191011-N-OW019-1076 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct 11, 2019) The littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits passed Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay as part of the parade of ships during 2019 San Francisc... More
190225-N-RF885-016 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
190225-N-RF885-016 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 25, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Samuel Vazquez, from Odessa, Texas, pulls down the line with the ship’s flags aboard the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) as the cre... More
191007-N-XN177-0067 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) –
191007-N-XN177-0067 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2019) – Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Tim Haworth a native of Duarte, Calif., talks with a guest food during a community relations event at St. Anthon... More
190301-N-RF885-031 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190301-N-RF885-031 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 1, 2019) Sailors and airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, present the colors during a rehearsal for the upcoming commissioning ceremony of litt... More
180718-N-N0101-999 GULF OF MEXICO (July 18, 2018) The
180718-N-N0101-999 GULF OF MEXICO (July 18, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) is underway for acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship ... More
Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship USS Charleston Arrives in San Diego
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) sails through San Diego Bay in transit to the ship’s Naval Base San Diego homeport, successfully completing the ship's maiden voyage from th... More
191008-N-XN177-0068 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) –
191008-N-XN177-0068 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) – The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) sit pier-side while... More
191008-N-TP877-2020 SAN FRANCISCO – Mineman 1st Class
191008-N-TP877-2020 SAN FRANCISCO – Mineman 1st Class Brian Walter, assigned to Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and native of Syracuse, Utah, tells visitors about shipboard weapo... More
John Tecklenburg, mayor of Charleston, gives a speech
John Tecklenburg, mayor of Charleston, gives a speech at the USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for more shallow... More
180718-N-N0101-998 GULF OF MEXICO (July 18, 2018) The
180718-N-N0101-998 GULF OF MEXICO (July 18, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) is underway for acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship ... More
19026-N-RF885-157 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-157 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, left, commanding officer, future USS Charleston (LCS 18), and native of Los Angeles, speaks to the citizens of Charlesto... More
190302-N-BR740-1079 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1079 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors and Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, present the colors during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral c... More
19026-N-RF885-027 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-027 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John H. Tecklenburg, left, gives the key to the city to Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, center left, commanding off... More
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina gives a speech
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina gives a speech at the USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for more shallow ... More
190302-N-BR740-1119 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1119 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), stand at parade rest during the ship’s commissioning ceremony. LCS 18 i... More
Sailors Perform Maintainance Aboard Charleston
190225-N-RF885-028 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 25, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Chris H. Parker, from Chesapeake, Virginia, performs maintenance on a fire hose nozzle aboard the future USS Charleston (LCS 18). ... More
191008-N-OW019-1044 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct 8, 2019) The
191008-N-OW019-1044 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct 8, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 100), left, guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), back right, and littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 1... More
A crewmember from the USS Charleston (LKA-113), an
A crewmember from the USS Charleston (LKA-113), an amphibious Navy cargo ship commissioned in 1968, salutes during the new USS Charleston (LCS-18) commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The U... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), front, and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transit the Pacific Ocean D... More
190302-N-BR740-1193 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1193 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, the commanding officer of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), delivers his remarks while ... More
Cmdr. Christopher Brusca, USS Charleston (LCS-18) commanding
Cmdr. Christopher Brusca, USS Charleston (LCS-18) commanding officer, speaks to the assembled crowd at the ship’s commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat S... More
191013-N-MJ716-0125 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 13, 2019) –
191013-N-MJ716-0125 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 13, 2019) – Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, greets the crowd at the Italian Heritage parade during 2019 San Francisco Fleet Week (SFF... More
190225-N-RF885-017 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
190225-N-RF885-017 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 25, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Jacob Klok, left, from Kentwood, Michigan, and Mineman 3rd Class Brandon Marco, right, from Las Vegas, lay out nautical flags aboa... More
190302-N-BR740-1057 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1057 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), hold a banner from the crew of the fifth ship to bear the name, USS Cha... More
19026-N-RF885-074 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-074 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Sailors attached to the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) run across the brow during a rehearsal for the ship’s upcoming commissioning ceremony in Charl... More
19026-N-RF885-140 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-140 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Chief Damage Controlman Timothy Bradley, from Cottonton, Alabama, discusses the fire fighting and damage control items aboard the future USS Charlest... More
An attendee salutes USS Charleston (LCS-18) crew members
An attendee salutes USS Charleston (LCS-18) crew members as they officially man the ship for the first time at its commissioning ceremony March, 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat... More
The USS Charleston (LCS-18) is docked at the Port of
The USS Charleston (LCS-18) is docked at the Port of Charleston, S.C., after its commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for more shallow waters than typical Nav... More
190301-N-RF885-310 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190301-N-RF885-310 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 1, 2019) Members of the Chief’s Mess aboard the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) present Warrant Officer 2 Enrique Aparicio, center, from Lima, Peru, with a si... More
191013-N-MJ716-0148 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 13, 2019) –
191013-N-MJ716-0148 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 13, 2019) – The 1st Marine Division Band marches in the Italian Heritage Parade during 2019 San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American publi... More
191008-N-TP877-2105 SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Navy Chief
191008-N-TP877-2105 SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers assigned to USS Somerset (LPD-25), USS Charleston (LCS-18) and USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) talk with a member of American Legion Cathay Post 384 at ... More
19026-N-RF885-067 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb.
19026-N-RF885-067 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (Feb. 26, 2019) Sailors aboard the future USS Charleston (LCS 18) walk across the flight deck during a rehearsal for the ship’s upcoming commissioning ceremony in Ch... More
190419-N-BQ610-238 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Family
190419-N-BQ610-238 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Family and friends reunite with the crew of USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a homecoming at Naval Base San Diego. Charleston arrived to her San Diego homeport after ... More
190225-N-N0101-999 WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2019) The official
190225-N-N0101-999 WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2019) The official crest of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
190302-N-BR740-1152 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March
190302-N-BR740-1152 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS... More
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially
Crew members of the USS Charleston (LCS-18) officially man the ship for the first time at its commissioning ceremony March 2, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The USS Charleston—a Littoral Combat Ship intended for mor... More