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Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10)


"Je Suis Prest"
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"Gabrielle Giffords, The Ship"     -    "Gabrielle Giffords, The People"


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284k 05 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay to arrive at the ship's homeport of Naval Base San Diego.
(U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-BL450-0020 by Lt. Miranda Williams, from the Navy News Stand)
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220k 05 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Cmdr. Keith Woodley (far right), commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), discusses ship maneuvers with the bridge team as the ship transits San Diego Bay to arrive at the ship's homeport of Naval Base San Diego. Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and one of seven littoral combat ships homeported in San Diego.
(U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-BL450-0004 by Lt. Miranda Williams, from the Navy News Stand)
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245k 05 July 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Electronics Technician 1st Class receives a paper flower from her daughter during the homecoming celebration of the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship.
(U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-IE405-098 by MC2 Indra Bosko, from the Navy News Stand)
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123k 17 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean -Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Homer, from Pittsburgh, participates in a burial at sea aboard littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords during a burial-at-sea. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth LCS to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating near-shore environments.
(U.S. Navy photo #190916-N-GZ947-0035 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand)
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257k 17 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - Electronics Technician 1st Class Jacob Myers, from St. Louis, carries the American flag during a burial-at-sea on the flight deck of Independence Variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10).
(U.S. Navy photo #190917-N-YI115-1241 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand)
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138k 19 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - Lt. James Mannier, from Troy, Ohio, oversees the navigation of the ship during sea and anchor detail aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth LCS to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating near-shore environments.
(U.S. Navy photo #190919-N-GZ947-0220 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand)
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145k 19 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Shavon Lightfoot, from Hertford, N.C., left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Robert Buschman, from Arnold, Mo., work on electronics for the MQ-8B Fire Scout assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on the flight deck of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth LCS to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating near-shore environments.
(U.S. Navy photo #190918-N-YI115-1033 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Navy News Stand)
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155k 22 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Logan Buehner, from Portland, Oregon, handles 57 mm rounds aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth littoral combat ship to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating in near-shore environments.
(U.S. Navy photo #190922-N-GZ947-0064 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand)
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139k 22 September 2019: the Pacific Ocean - Chief Gunner's Mate Michael McCrackin, from Brownsville, Texas, handles 57 mm rounds aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10).
(U.S. Navy photo #190922-N-GZ947-0041 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand)
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247k 04 October 2019: the Philippine Sea - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Mario Olmedo, from Mercedes, Texas, operates a gypsy winch aboard the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during a replenishment-at-sea. Gabrielle Giffords is underway supporting exercise Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies.
(U.S. Navy photo #191004-N-GZ947-0107 by MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago from the Navy News Stand)
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156k 09 October 2019: Guam – Cmdr. Matthew Lehmann, from Akron, Ohio, left, and Commanding Officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords Cmdr. Brian S. Luebbert, from Henderson, Ky., cut a cake on the flight deck of the during a change of command ceremony. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to Southeast Asia and is the fifth LCS to deploy to the region. Fast, agile and networked surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating in near-shore environments, yet fully capable of open ocean operations.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #191009-N-YI115-1234 by MC3 Josiah J. Kunkle from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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25 December 2019: the South China Sea
Christmas dinner, 2019, is hosted by the Chiefs Mess, shown here in the galley of Gabrielle Giffords while in the South China Sea. On the left, Chief Engineman Roberta Sherman
helps prepare Christmas dinner, in the center, Command Master Chief Willie Hopkins assists, and on the right, Chief Engineman Colin Cumberbatch slices ham for the meal.

(U.S. Navy photos #191225-N-BM428-0011, #191225-N-BM428-0009, and #191225-N-BM428-0030, photos by MC2 Damon Grosvenor from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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106k 04 January 2020: the South China Sea – Chief Logistics Specialist Tara Anderson stands watch as the helicopter control officer in the control tower aboard Gabrielle Giffords during flight quarters while underway. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200104-N-BM428-0007 by MC2 Damon Grosvenor from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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247k 14 January 2020: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, acting Secretary of the Navy, left, and Cmdr. Matthew Lehmann, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), right, pose for a photo during an awards presentation event. In the upper photo, Engineman 3rd Class Jeremiah Annonson was recognized as the command’s junior Sailor-of-the-Quarter. In the lower photo, Electronics Technician 1st Class Jacob Myers was recently recognized as the command’s Sailor-of-the-Quarter. Secretary Modly’s visit to Singapore is part of a multi-nation visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines providing forward presence.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200114-N-FV739-265 and #200114-N-FV739-255 by MC2 Christopher Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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139k 05 January 2020: Singapore - Cmdr. Matthew Lehmann, commanding officer of Gabrielle Giffords makes remarks during an all hands call in the mission bay of the ship. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200105-N-BM428-0026 by MC2 Damon Grosvenor from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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127k 15 March 2020: the South China Sea - Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Sean Pepe, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship Gabrielle Giffords, performs pull-ups during his workout. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200315-N-WP865-1000 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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158k 15 March 2020: the South China Sea - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Mark Dobrinin, assigned to Gabrielle Giffords, measures the ship's bearings using a sextant.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200315-N-WP865-1026 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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20 March 2020: the South China Sea
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ronderick Boggess (left) and Chief Culinary Specialist Timothy Tyson (center) assigned to the Independence-variant littoral
combat ship Gabrielle Giffords, prepare lunch for the crew. On the right, Chief Boatswain's Mate Chad Carganillia washes dishes on the mess decks.

(U.S. Navy photos #200320-N-WP865-1022, #200320-N-WP865-1032, and #200320-N-WP865-1037, photos by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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517k 06 April 2020: the Andaman Sea - Chief Damage Controlman Brian Crews, left, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Christopher Bilbo, both assigned to Gabrielle Giffords, stow a fire hose on the ship's flight deck following routine flight deck cleaning and maintenance.

(U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #200406-N-WP865-1158 by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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14 April 2020: the South China Sea - Field Day aboard USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10)
1.) Chief Boatswain's Mate Marco Negron sanitizes an elliptical machine during routine cleaning stations.
2.) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ebony Harrison sanitizes the ice machine during routine cleaning stations.
3.) Engineman 1st Class Jose Dondonay sanitizes door handles during routine cleaning stations.
4.) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Jason Whited sanitizes the ship's gym equipment during routine cleaning stations.

(U.S. Navy photos #200414-N-WP865-1042, #200414-N-WP865-1030, #200414-N-WP865-1028, and #200414-N-WP865-1008, photos by MC2 Brenton Poyser from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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