Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) pose for a photo during their tour of the Texas Capitol Building during a namesake visit to Austin, Texas, July 16, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) pose for a photo during their tour of the Texas Capitol Building during a namesake visit to Austin, Texas, July 16, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2026) — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego after eight months of sustained operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCSs integrate with joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy video by Lt. Drew Verbis)
Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) traveled to Austin, Texas during a namesake visit in preparation of the ship’s decommissioning, July 14.
While the crew travels at least annually to their namesake city of Fort Worth, Texas, this was the Sailors’ first time visiting the Texas state capital. They were excited to be able to say farewell and thank you to a state that supported the ship so well throughout its service life.
“Carrying the name Fort Worth has always been our honor, but receiving the Texas Outstanding Service Medal shows us just how big the heart of Texas really is,” said U.S. Navy Machinist Mate First Class Savannah Maes, Fort Worth’s Senior Sailor of the Year for...
