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172k | 27 May 2004: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Navy announced today that Lockheed Martin Corporation - Maritime Systems & Sensors Division, Moorestown, N.J., will be one of
two defense contracting teams awarded contract options for final system design with options for detail design and construction of up to two Flight 0 Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The
LCS is an entirely new breed of U.S. Navy warship. A fast, agile, and networked surface combatant, LCS's modular, focused-mission design will provide Combatant Commanders the required
warfighting capabilities and operational flexibility to ensure maritime dominance and access for the joint force. LCS will operate with focused-mission packages that deploy manned and
unmanned vehicles to execute missions including, Special Operations Forces (SOF) support, high-speed transit, Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR), and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). (Artist concept provided to the U.S. Navy courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Photo #040527-O-0000L-003, from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive | |
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365k | undated: Marinette, Wis. - An aerial view of Fincantieri Marinette Marine, which was founded in 1942 along the south bank of the Menominee River in Marinette, Wisconsin. The
river forms the border between Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Originally built to meet America's growing demand for naval construction, today FMM is one of the premier builders of
vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. From humble beginnings with a contract to build five wooden barges, FMM has grown into a world-class shipbuilder, having designed and built more than
1,500 vessels. In conjunction with the Lockheed Martin Corp., all of the planned Freedom Class LCS's will be built here, beginning in 2005 with USS Freedom (LCS 1). (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) | ||
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259k | 02 September 2015: Billings, Mont. - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at a dual ship-naming ceremony for the Navy's newest Littoral
Combat Ship, the future USS Billings (LCS 15) and future Virginia-class attack submarine, USS Montana (SSN 794), at Metra Park Rimrock Auto Arena. Mabus thanked
the people of Montana for their support and contributions to the Navy and discussed the special bond that exists between a state and its namesake vessel. (U.S. Navy photo #150902-N-AC887-001 by MCC Sam Shavers, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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259k | 03 November 2015: Marinette, Wis. - A welder authenticates the keel by welding the initials of the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Sharla D. Tester, onto the keel plate
of the U.S. Navy's fifteenth Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Billings (LCS 15), in a ceremony held at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. The Keel
Laying is the formal recognition of the start of the ship and module construction process. (U.S. Navy photo #151103-N-XX501-014 courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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217k | 16 June 2017: Marinette, Wis. - The 15th littoral combat ship, the future USS Billings (LCS 15) is pictured next to the Menominee River ahead of its christening
on 01 July 2017. Once commissioned, LCS-15 will be the first ship named Billings in naval service. (U.S. Navy photo #170616-N-N0101-320 courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) |
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372k | 01 July 2017: Marinette, Wis. – A beautiful morning sunrise over the Menominee River. PCU Billings (LCS 15) sits high in her launch cradle
while PCU Little Rock (LCS 9) and PCU Wichita (LCS 13) sit peacefully at their fitting out piers. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive | |
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467k | 01 July 2017: Marinette, Wis. - The future USS Billings (LCS 15) is pictured sitting in the launch cradle next to the Menominee River on the morning of her
launching. Already in the river, just ahead of the launch area is the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9). (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) | |
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487k | 01 July 2017: Marinette, Wis. - The future USS Billings (LCS 15) is pictured sitting in the launch cradle next to the Menominee
River on the morning of her launching. Already in the river, just ahead of the launch area is the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9). (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive | |
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297k | 01 July 2017: Marinette, Wis. - LCS-15's sponsor Sharla Tester, the wife of Montana Sen. Jon Tester, the ranking member of the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee, christens
the future USS Billings. Once commissioned, LCS-15 will be the first ship of its name in naval service. (U.S. Navy photo #170701-N-N0101-021 courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) |
Ron Reeves Oaklyn, N.J. | |
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ship sponsor Sharla Tester. (U.S. Navy photo #170701-N-N0101-023 courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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460k | 15 December 2018: Marinette, Wis. - An early morning view of the Marinette Marine shipyard from the Menominee River as the future littoral combat ships USS
Billings (LCS 15), left, and USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) are moored in front of USS St. Louis (LCS 19), before St. Louis'
christening, 15 Dec. 2018. (U.S. Navy photo #181215-N-N0101-113 courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the Navy Newstand) |
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270k | 27 March 2019: Marinette, Wis. - The sun rises behind the future USS Billings (LCS 15), left, and the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17)
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The Navy commissioned USS Billings (LCS 15) at a ceremony in Key West, Fla., over the weekend, adding the eighth Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship to fleet.
Billings, built by Lockheed Martin, is the Navy’s 17th LCS commissioned by the Navy, and the first Naval vessel named for Montana's largest city. However,
Billings ran into some difficulty arriving at its commissioning ceremony. In June, after leaving the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin,
Billings collided with moored bulk carrier Rosaire Desgagnes in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, Canada. Billings was steaming to its new
homeport of Mayport, Fla. Billings’ prospective CO Commander Michael Johnson was relieved of command following the incident, and Commander Nate Rowan, who had
served as the commanding officer of USS Wichita (LCS 13), took command of the newest LCS.
“The USS Billings is a highly maneuverable, lethal, and adaptable force to be reckoned with,” Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said in a statement. “It’ll represent Montana and our nation proudly in the water by defending us around the world. At a time of new global threats and challenges, these naval capabilities provide critical support to our men and women in uniform who work to keep us safe.” Tester is the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. His wife Sharla is Billings’ sponsor. During the commissioning ceremony, she welcomed the families of the ship’s crew to join her to give the traditional order: “Man our ship and bring her to life.” Billings will be homeported in Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
1.) The audience awaits the commissioning of USS Billings, the 17th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and eighth of the Freedom variant.
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(Photos by MC3 Arnesia McIntyre, courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)2.) Naval Air Station Key West color guard parades the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Billings (LCS 15). ........................................................................................190803-N-NJ416-377 3.) Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research Development, and Acquisition, James Guerts, speaks during the commissioning ceremony. ....................................................................190803-N-RL695-1198 4.) U.S. senator of Montana, Jon Tester, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Billings. ..........................................................................................................................................190803-N-RL695-1214 5.) Adm. Craig S. Faller, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Billings (LCS 15). ......................................................................190803-N-RL695-1175 6.) Cmdr. Nathan Rowan, the commanding officer of USS Billings, speaks during his ship's commissioning ceremony. ........................................................................................................190803-N-RL695-1270 7.) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Billings, prepares to bring the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. .................................................................190803-N-NJ416-465 8.) The crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Billings, brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. ......................................................................................190803-N-RL695-1335 9.) The crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Billings (LCS 15), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. ..................................................................190803-N-RL695-1426 10.) Billings Mayor, Bill Cole, passes the long glass to Lt. Ashleigh Evans in tradition of setting the first watch during the commissioning of USS Billings. ....................................190803-N-RL695-1283 1.) 1515020 2.) 1515021 3.) 1515022 4.) 1515023 5.) 1515024 6.) 1515025 7.) 1515026 8.) 1515027 9.) 1515028 10.) 1515029 | ||||
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354k | 04 September 2019: Norfolk, Va. - The littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) gets underway as Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet orders U.S. Navy ships and
aircraft in the area to sortie ahead of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast. Ships are being directed to areas in the Atlantic
where they are best postured for storm avoidance. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #190904-N-PW494-0076 by MC1 Joshua D. Sheppard from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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500k | 06 September 2019: New London, Conn. - Two views of the Littoral Combat Ship USS Billings (LCS 15) making her way up the Thames River and past the City of
New London on her way to Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Billings left her homeport of Naval Station Mayport in Florida on 30 August to avoid hurricane
Dorian. She stopped briefly at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. and continued north to Groton on 04 September. (U.S. Navy photos #190906-N-UM744-003, and 190906-N-UM744-004 by John Narewski, Submarine Readiness Squadron 32, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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312k | 26 September 2019: Jacksonville, Fla. - Military students of the Colombian Joint Staff College embark the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Billings
(LCS 15). Billings is homeported at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #190926-N-KK394-026 by MC2 Anderson W. Branch from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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163k | 30 June 2021: Mayport, Fla. - Two views of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) getting underway. Billings is homeported at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photos #210630-N-DK132-0002 and 210630-N-DK132-0020 by MCC James Clifford, Littorral Ship Squadron 2, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) |
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441k | 30 June 2021: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors man their station on the fo’c’sle during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), as
the ship departs for its maiden deployment. During the deployment to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility, Billings, with embarked helicopter and USCG law enforcement detachment, will support
Joint Interagency Task Force South's mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photos #210630-N-KY668-1034 and 210630-N-KY668-1039 by MC3 Austin G. Collins, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) |
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843k | 24 October 2021: the Caribbean Sea – Top Photo: The littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) participates in a photo exercise with the special mission ship U.S. Motor Vessel
Kellie Chouest. Kellie Chouest and Billings are deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes
counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Bottom Photo: The special mission ship U. S. Motor Vessel Kellie Chouest steams in the Caribbean Sea while participating in a passing exercise (PASSEX), with the Dominican Republic Navy and USS Billings (LCS 15). (U.S. Navy photos #211024-N-KY668-1618 and 211024-N-KY668-1208 by MC3 Austin G. Collins, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) |
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540k | 15 December 2021: Mayport, Fla. – The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) departs Naval Station Mayport, Florida for the ship’s second deployment. During the
deployment to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility, Billings, with embarked helicopter and USCG law enforcement detachment, will support Joint Interagency Task Force South's mission, which includes
counter-illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photos #211215-N-KY668-1001 and 211215-N-KY668-1037 by MC2 Austin G. Collins, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) |
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608k | 16 December 2021: the Atlantic Ocean - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ships USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), USS Billings (LCS 15) and USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conduct
maritime operations while deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports joint and command military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative
maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #211216-N-HD110-1653 by MC2 Danielle Baker, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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513k | 19 December 2021: The Caribbean Sea - Coast Guardsmen, assigned to the “Los Ochos Locos” of Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 408, and sailors assigned to Billings, launch the rigid-hull
inflatable boat (RHIB). (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #211219-N-GF955-1041 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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329k | 20 December 2021: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) arrives at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a brief stop for fuel and provisions.
Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #211220-N-GF955-1002 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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172k | 05 January 2022: The Caribbean Sea - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), assigned to the “Shadow Det” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 7, lands on the flight deck of
USS Billings (LCS 15). (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #220105-N-GF955-1213 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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418k | 26 January 2022: Colon, Panama - Mineman 2nd Class Alaric Shepherd, assigned to USS Billings (LCS 15), throws a heaving line to the pier during sea and anchor detail as the ship arrives in Colon, Panama.
Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #220126-N-GF955-1108 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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301k | 05 February 2022: The Caribbean Sea - An Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo), stationed in Soto Cano Air Base,
Honduras, lands on the flight deck of Billings during deck landing qualifications (DLQs). (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #220205-N-GF955-1017 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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413k | 20 February 2022: Cartagena, Colombia - Mineman 1st Class Daniel Leno assigned to USS Billings lowers the ensign during colors as the ship departs Cartagena, Colombia.
Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #220220-N-GF955-1058 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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603k | 10 March 2022: Willemstad, Curaçao - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) heave around a tug line during sea and anchor detail as the ship arrives in Willemstad,
Curaçao for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #220310-N-GF955-1018 by MC3 Aaron Lau, U.S. Fourth Fleet, from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) |
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| Billings Memorabilia |
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| Billings' Emblem  Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler | Billings' Emblem Challenge Coin  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski | Billings' Crest Challenge Coin  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski | Billings' Crew Emblem Decal  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski | Crew Visit Flyer  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski | Ship Visit Flyer  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski |
| Billings History |
| View the USS Billings (LCS 15) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site. |
| Billings' Commanding Officers Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Mike Smolinski |
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| 1.) 03 Aug. 2019 | Cmdr. Nathan D. Rowan (NROTC '00) (Tenn.) | 1.) 01 Mar. 2020 | Cmdr. Brian August Forster (USNA '02) (Buena, N.J.) | ||
| 2.) 03 Apr. 2020 | Cmdr. Aaron L. Helgerson (enl. '95, ECP '99) (Freeman, S. D.) | 2.) 05 Sep. 2021 | Cmdr. Brett R.Seeley (Citadel '03) (Bradenton, Fla.) | ||
| 3.) 10 Dec. 2021 | Cmdr. Jeffrey A. Gerring (enl. '96, NROTC) (Aberdeen, Md.) | 3.) 23 Mar. 2023 | Gold Crew Disestablished | ||
| 4.) 23 Mar. 2023 | Cmdr. Curtis L. Thomas II (NROTC) (Jacksonville, Fla.) | ||||
| 5.) 22 May 2025 | Cmdr. Frank Lemene (USNA '07) (Belle Glade, Fla.) | ||||
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