The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts underway operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2024. Tulsa, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Robert Shields)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts underway operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2024. Tulsa, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Robert Shields)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returns to its homeport in San Diego following a 19-month rotational deployment, 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Nellie Wang was relieved by Cmdr. Meghan Gray as Commanding Officer of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego on Nov. 15, 2024. Capt. Douglas Meagher, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 (LCSRON 1), was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony.
Cmdr. Wang assumed command of Charleston in April 2023 after serving as the ship’s executive officer. She oversaw the combining of both Blue and Gold crews into a single crew on April 1. Charleston was the first crew to do so under the 2024's strategic lay down plan.
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