Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
The crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) pose for a group photo during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, 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 photo by......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
Cmdr. Joseph Trager, center, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34), salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, center, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) is relieved by Cmdr. Joseph Trager, right, during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, Oct. 25, 2024. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, right, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
Sailors and guests aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) render honors during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, 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 photo......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathen Parsons | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 10.28.2024
Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, center, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 05.13.2024
Guests from Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego pose for a photo on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) as part of a Friends and Family Day cruise, May 13. 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.......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand | Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 | 05.13.2024
A Sailor aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) displays firearms to visitors in the ship's hangar bay as part of a Friends and Family Day cruise, May 13. 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 photo......
