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    USS Independence [Image 11 of 21]

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    A U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the Independence-class trimaran design is moored at a pier or naval facility. The vessel displays a hull number that appears to be '2', consistent with USS Independence (LCS-2). The ship is photographed from a bow-quarter angle, showcasing its distinctive angular, stealthy hull design.

    PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2011

    Photo by Lt.j.g. Caleb White 

    U.S. Navy           

    The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) makes preparations at Naval Air Station Pensacola before getting underway in the Gulf of Mexico for a series of drills and training exercises. (Photo by: Ensign Caleb White)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2011
    Date Posted: 09.16.2011 13:53
    Photo ID: 457816
    VIRIN: 110912-N-AU606-002
    Resolution: 4928x3264
    Size: 2.58 MB
    Location: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 94
    Downloads: 18

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