210920-N-PH222-3077 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 20, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), left, sails alongside Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A11), middle, and Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) prior to a replenishment-at-sea. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden/released.)
| Date Taken: | 09.20.2021 | 
| Date Posted: | 09.22.2021 02:53 | 
| Photo ID: | 6847539 | 
| VIRIN: | 210920-N-PH222-3077 | 
| Resolution: | 5553x3124 | 
| Size: | 1005.71 KB | 
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA | 
| Web Views: | 127 | 
| Downloads: | 14 | 
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