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1501001a	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. Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive Manager
1501001b	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)
1501002	99k	02 June 2005: Marinette, Wis. - Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, left, and Mrs. Birgit Smith, right, ships sponsor of the first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), watch as a welder permanently etches Mrs. Smith's initials on a plaque that will be permanently attached to the ship. Smith is the widow to the late U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Ray Smith, who was killed in action in Iraq and was recently awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor. LCS is a new class of ship designed to be a fast, agile and networked warship able to execute focused missions to defeat shallow water threats such as mines, diesel-electric submarines and fast surface crafts. (U.S. Navy photo #050602-N-2383B-080 by PHC Johnny Bivera, from the Navy News Stand)
1501003	123k	16 August 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) is shown under construction in Marinette, Wis. LCS is a new class of ship designed to be a fast, agile and networked warship able to execute focused missions to defeat shallow water threats such as mines, diesel-electric submarines and fast surface crafts. Freedom is scheduled to be christened on 23 September 2006. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
1501015	126k	undated: Marinette, Wis. -A view of Freedom's fixed, steerable Rolls-Royce water jets which enable superior maneuverability for mission execution. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Bill Gonyo Downey, Cal. Assoc. Researcher Navsource
1501004	99k	08 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom is shown under construction in Marinette, Wis. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive Manager
1501005	117k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Navy officials, prospective crewmembers for Freedom (LCS 1) and Lockheed Martin team officials salute the flag at the beginning of the christening ceremony for the Navy’s first Littoral Combat Ship. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1501006	83k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations addresses the audience at the christening ceremony for the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1501007	123k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The audience listens intently to the remarks during the christening ceremony, as Freedom sits on the ways ready for launch. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1501008	128k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships prepares to make a side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. The agile 377-foot Freedom -- designed and built by a team led by Lockheed Martin -- will help the U.S. Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battle-space. Displacing 3,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots, Freedom will be a fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions, such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare and humanitarian relief. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
1501009	117k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - An audience of Navy officials and crew members, Lockheed Martin team members and Marinette Marine employees gather to witness the christening and launch of Freedom (LCS 1). (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1501010	60k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Mrs. Birgit Smith, ship's sponsor, christened Freedom with the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle across the ship's bow. Mrs. Smith is the wife of U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class Paul Ray Smith who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry and bravery above and beyond the call of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1501011	89k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Freedom is launched. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1501012	99k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships makes a spectacular side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy Newstand)		Tony Cowart
1501013	74k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Freedom experiences her first taste of water during her launching. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1501014	113k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships sits afloat following a spectacular side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
124k        217k        294k        114k  246k        160k        149k        278k 28 July 2008: Lake Michigan - The nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships, underway for the first time during day one of the ship's Builders Trials. The agile 377-foot Freedom -- designed and built by a team led by Lockheed Martin -- will help the U.S. Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battle-space. Displacing 3,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots, Freedom will be a fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions, such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare and humanitarian relief. (U.S. Navy photo #080728-O-XXXXX-001 thru 008 courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)				Sent in simultaneously by      Robert M. Cieri           and      Tony Cowart
1501024	164k	20 August 2008: Marinette, Wis. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), the first ship in the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship class, prepares to go to sea to begin acceptance trials. The Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey team will conduct the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan. (U.S. Navy photo #080820-N-7090S-056 by MC3 Jhi L. Scott from the Navy News Stand)
1501025	139k	20 August 2008: Marinette, Wis. - Civilians watch as the littoral combat ship USS Freedom approaches the Menekaunee draw bridge as the ship goes to sea to begin acceptance trials. The Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey team will conduct the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan. (U.S. Navy photo #080820-N-7090S-362 by MC3 Jhi L. Scott from the Navy News Stand)
1501026	170k	04 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - USS Freedom (LCS 1) berths in Milwaukee harbor preparing for her commissioning on 08 November. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships being produced for the Navy. Freedom is an innovative combatant designed to operate quickly in shallow water environments to counter challenging threats in costal regions, specifically mines, submarines and fast surface craft. (U.S. Navy photo #081104-N-0762S-003 by John Sheppard from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
1501031	80k	06 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Cmdr. Don Gabrielson, commanding officer of USS Freedom (LCS 1), from San Diego, Calif., talks with a local news outlet during a media event aboard the ship. The crew is participating in numerous events preparing for the ship's commissioning Saturday, 08 November. (U.S. Navy photo #081105-N-0762S-001 by John Sheppard from the Navy News Stand)		Robert M. Cieri
1501027	234k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Hundreds of spectators attend the commissioning ceremony for the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-096 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
1501028	111k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - The crew of the newly commissioned littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) run aboard after being given the order to man the ship and bring her to life. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-5549O-114 by MC2 Kevin S. O'Brien from the Navy News Stand)
1501029	146k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Sea Cadets stand in formation as the crew of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) mans the rails during her commissioning ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-098 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)
1501030	64k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - A sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) hoists the First Navy Jack during her commissioning ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-064 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)
1501032	205k	16 November 2008: Port Robinson, Ontario - Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) man their sea and anchor detail stations as the ship transits through one of the many lock stations of the Welland Canal. Freedom, the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments, is enroute to Naval Amphibious Base at Little Creek, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081118-N-5758H-110 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)		Robert M. Cieri
1501033	251k	16 November 2008: Buffalo, N.Y. - The littoral combat ship Freedom sails into the mouth of the Buffalo River toward Buffalo Naval Park for a scheduled port visit in Buffalo, N.Y. (U.S. Navy photo #081116-N-5758H-036 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
1501034	192k	18 November 2008: Port Robinson, Ontario - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) transits through one of many locks stations in the Welland Canal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is in route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081118-N-5758H-076 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
1501049	229k	21 November 2008: Montreal, Quebec - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sails under the Pont Jacques-Cartier Bridge as the ship departs from the Old Port of Montreal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081121-N-5758H-142 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
1501035	129k	21 November 2008: Montreal, Quebec - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sits pier side at the Old Port of Montreal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081121-N-5758H-022 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
1501038	197k	06 December 2008: Boston, Mass. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), right, the Navy's newest commissioned ship, berths next to USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard during a weekend port visit in Boston. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is currently en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081206-N-5758H-076 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
1501040	284k	08 December 2008: Boston, Mass. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), the Navy's newest commissioned ship, transits the Boston Harbor. Freedom spent three days moored next to USS Constitution , the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. (U.S. Navy photo #081208-N-1060K-067 by MC3 Anna Kiner from the Navy News Stand)
1501041	176k	10 December 2008: Annapolis, Md - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jacob Beard, left, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Naff await the arrival of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Freedom is visiting the Naval Academy as part of its maiden voyage from the Great Lakes to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081210-N-5390M-025 by Ken Mierzejewski from the Navy News Stand)
1501042	160k	15 December 2008: Norfolk, Va. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives in Norfolk after a month-long underway through the Great Lakes, Eastern Canada and the Northeast coast of the United States. Freedom will be undergo post-delivery tests and sea trials in Norfolk before transiting to her homeport in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #081215-N-4515N-158 by MCSA Joshua Adam Nuzzo from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
150104	198k	15 December 2008: Norfolk, Va. - Freedom is moored to the pier for her first night at Naval Station Norfolk. Freedom arrived in Norfolk after a month-long underway through the Great Lakes, Eastern Canada and the Northeast coast of the United States. She will undergo post-delivery tests and sea trials in Norfolk before transiting to her homeport in San Diego. (US Navy photo #081215-N-1713L-079 by MC1 Lolita M. Lewis from the Navy News Stand)
1501044	189k	05 May 2009: Alexandria, Va. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) pulls into port at Robinson Terminal in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Freedom brings new capabilities to the fleet, including the ability to travel closer to shore than a conventional ship, providing a considerable advantage in the war on terror. (U.S. Navy photo #090505-N-5319A-001 by MC1 Brien Aho from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
1501045	174k	06 May 2009: Alexandria, Va. - Gold Crew Command Master Chief Tony Decker gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West and Master Chief Johnny Walker a tour of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Freedom is in port at Robinson Terminal in Old Town Alexandria, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #090505-N-9818V-050 by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos from the Navy News Stand)
1501046	231k	08 June 2009: Charleston, S.C. - A tugboat helps turn the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) around in Charleston Harbor before the ship moors in Charleston, SC. Freedom and its 40 man crew will enjoy a break from the testing and evaluation phase. (U.S. Navy photo #090608-N-1783P-014 by MM3 Juan Pinalez from the Navy News Stand)
1501047	653k	28 September 2009: the Atlantic Ocean - A four photo montage of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducting flight deck certification with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22. (U.S. Navy photos: Top Left - #090928-N-7241L-232; Top Right - #090928-N-7241L-149; Bottom Left - #090928-N-7241L-245; Bottom Right - #090928-N-7241L-091 by MC2 Nathan Laird from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Hibbard
1501048	254k	10 November 2009: the Atlantic Ocean - Sailors stand watch on the bridge of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during a sea and anchor detail as the ship transits from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va. to Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Freedom is conducting training operations off the East Coast of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo #091110-N-9806M-008 by MC2 Rafael Martie from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
1501072	299k	04 February 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) performs high-speed maneuvers during open-sea operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Freedom is taking part in Southern Seas 2010 as part of a scheduled homeport shift. (U.S. Navy photo #100204-N-4774B-302 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
1501050	268k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport on its maiden deployment to the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Pacific Command areas of responsibility. Freedom is the first ship of the revolutionary Littoral Combat Ship program, a fast, agile, mission-focused ship that demonstrates the latest in naval warfighting technology. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-007 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1501051	254k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport for its first operational deployment. Freedom will conduct counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-008 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)
1501052	311k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport for its first operational deployment. Freedom will conduct counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-009 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)
1501053	206k	14 March 2010: Colon, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is moored at the Port of Colon during a maintenance availability. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100314-N-7058E-361 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
1501054	187k	19 March 2010: Cartagena, Colombia - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes a lighthouse while entering Cartagena to begin a theater security cooperation (TSC) port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #100319-N-6433M-463 by Capt. Mark Morris from the Navy News Stand)
1501055	324k	23 March 2010: Cartagena, Colombia - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) leaves the city of Cartagena following a four-day theater security cooperation port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #100323-N-7058E-133 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
1501056	239k	25 March 2010: Panama Canal - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes a lighthouse during a transit of the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100325-N-7058E-100 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
1501057	243k	25 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sits moored alongside the Russian tall ship Kruzenshtern at Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base. Freedom is conducting a theater security cooperation port visit while on her maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #100325-N-7058E-209 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
1501058	216k	27 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is moored at Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base during a theater security cooperation port visit as part of operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100327-N-5346R-002 by MC2 A.C. Rainey from the Navy News Stand)
1501059	231k	29 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes beneath the Bridge of the Americas as it departs Panama City following a theater security cooperation port visit as part of operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100329-N-7058E-033 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
1501060	278k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a refueling at sea. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and Carl Vinson is supporting Southern Seas 2010. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-0808V-229 by MC2 Ashley Van Dien from the Navy News Stand)
1501061	178k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - Sailors watch as the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts a refueling at sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Viinson (CVN 70). Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and Carl Vinson is supporting Southern Seas 2010. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-8878B-094 by MC2 Michael C. Barton from the Navy News Stand)
1501062	227k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship Freedom breaks away from Carl Vinson after a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-0808V-253 by MC2 Ashley Van Dien from the Navy News Stand)
1501063	237k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) inbound in San Diego Bay, arriving in her new homeport for the first time. Here she‘s passing NAS North Island, with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the background. (Photo #REL4134AJR1800 © Robert Lang)		Robert Lang Captain, USN (Ret.)
1501064	144k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom passing the city of Coronado. (Photo #REL4147AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
1501065	132k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom inbound in San Diego Bay, passing the Ferry Landing area of Coronado. (Photo #REL4149AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
1501066	219k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom approaching the San Diego - Coronado Bridge, enroute to Pier 2 at the Naval Base. (Photo #REL4155AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
1501067	198k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom underneath the San Diego - Coronado Bridge, approaching the Naval Base. (Photo #REL4166AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
1501068	374k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives in San Diego Harbor as she completes her maiden deployment. Freedom conducted counter-illicit trafficking operations, successfully integrated with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, performed exercises with partner navies, made three theater security port visits and conducted joint maneuvers with the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) and her embarked remotely-operated aerial vehicle, Fire Scout. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-2259P-005 by MC1 Elena Pence from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1501069	247k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Friends and family members of sailors aboard the Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) wave flags and signs to greet them after completion of her maiden deployment. Freedom successfully conducted operations including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama, and Mexico in support of global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-4774B-136 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)
1501070	172k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom pulls into Naval Base San Diego after completion of her maiden deployment. Freedom successfully conducted operations including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama, and Mexico in support of global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-4774B-081 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)
1501073	421k	30 December 2012: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) moored at the Naval Station across from the bow of USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300), while Fort Worth (LCS 3) lies moored across from her stern. (Photo by Richard Miller)		Richard Miller BMCS, USNR (ret.)
1501074	77k	February 2013: Point Loma, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1), inbound to San Diego meets with Fort Worth (LCS 3) outbound for the Pacific Ocean
1501077	440k	22 February 2013: The Pacific Ocean - Two views of the littoral combat ship Freedom is underway conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo #130222-N-DR144-559 and #130222-N-DR144-592 by MC1 James R. Evans from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
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1501078	264k	11 March 2013: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit during a deployment to the Asia Pacific region. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo #130311-N-WX059-086 by MC2 Sean Furey from the Navy News Stand)
1501105	247k	18 June 2013: the South China Sea - A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Freedom (LCS 1) during deck landing qualifications (DLQs). The Super Lynx, call sign RENTAP, is the first foreign helicopter to ever land on Freedom. Freedom is in Malaysia participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timore Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class . (U.S. Navy photo #130618-N-PD773-083 by MC1 Cassandra Thompson from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
1501081	338k	26 November 2013: the Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts a passing exercise with the Bangladesh navy frigate BNS Somudro Joy (F-28). Freedom is transiting the Pacific Ocean as the ship returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo #131126-N-JN664-024 by MC3 Karolina A. Oseguera from the Navy News Stand)
1501075	140k	30 December 2013: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) lies moored at the Naval Station across the pier from USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). (Photo by Richard Miller)		Richard Miller BMCS, USNR (ret.)
1501076	334k	18 January 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) lies moored at the Naval Station. (Photo by Richard Miller)
1501079	344k	15 February 2014: the Pacific Ocean - the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is underway participating in an Independent Deployer Certification Exercise. IDCERTEX, led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) and executed by Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 15, is being conducted 09 - 20 February off the Coast of Southern California and Hawaii. The exercise includes Crew 102, embarked aboard Freedom, the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), USS Chosin (CG 65) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Chafee (DDG 90). IDCERTEX will serve as CSG 15's final opportunity to evaluate and certify Preble, Chafee and Crew 102 across multiple warfare areas prior to regularly scheduled deployments. (U.S. Navy photos #150215-N-YW024-102 & 150215-N-YW024-106 by MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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1501082	745k	11 May 2014: the Pacific Ocean - Three views of an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 taking off and landing from the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training off the coast of Southern California. The training marked the first time a littoral combat ship, an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter and an SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter conducted integrated VBSS training. (U.S. Navy photo #140511-N-SK590-158, 140511-N-SK590-702, and 140511-N-SK590-723 by MC2 Tim D. Godbee from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
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1501085	745k	16 February 2015: the Pacific Ocean - Sailors assigned to Surface Warfare Detachment Four of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 102 prepare to board a naval training vessel as part of visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training during an Independent Deployer Certification Exercise (IDCERTEX). IDCERTEX, led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) and executed by Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 15, is being conducted 09-20 February off the Coast of Southern California and Hawaii. The exercise includes Crew 102, embarked aboard USS Freedom (LCS 1), the guided-missile destroyers USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), USS Chosin (CG 65) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Chafee (DDG 90). IDCERTEX will serve as CSG 15's final opportunity to evaluate and certify Preble, Chafee and Crew 102 across multiple warfare areas prior to regularly scheduled deployments. (U.S. Navy photo #150215-N-YW024-014 by MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501086	214k	17 March 2015: the Pacific Ocean - Off the coast of Oregon, USS Freedom (LCS 1) recently completed seakeeping and structural loads trials, commonly referred to as rough water trials (RWT). Freedom, shown here during the RWT in late March, collected data while operating in Sea States 5 and 6 (approximately 8-20 foot waves). The machinery plant and auxiliaries all performed well in the context of sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #150317-N-EW716-001 by Christopher G. Johnson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501087	444k	28 April 2015: the Pacific Ocean - Two views of USS Freedom as she conducts underway replenishment training with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy ships are underway conducting an Independent Deployer Certification Exercise off the coast of Southern California. The exercise provides a multi-ship environment to train and certify independent deployers in surface warfare, air defense, maritime-interception operations, command and control/information warfare, command, control, computers and combat systems intelligence and mine warfare. (U.S. Navy photo #150428-N-IK337-004, and 150428-N-IK337-016 by MC3 Christopher Frost from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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1501089	376k	19 February 2016: the Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) transits alongside USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo #160219-N-AV746-032 by MC2 Timothy M. Black from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501090	612k	11 July 2016: the Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) transits the Pacific Ocean after departing Naval Base San Diego on 09 July to participate in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 30 June to 04 August, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo #160711-N-IK388-095 by MC2 Stacy M. Atkins Ricks from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501091	474k	10 March 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Two views of USS Freedom's replacement engine being lowered onto the steam beam tracks, and then being moved into position through a precise cut in the side of the hull. (U.S. Navy photo #170310-N-OA548-002, and 170310-N-OA548-003 by Cassandra Eichner from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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1501093	408k	04 May 2017: San Diego, Cal. - USS Freedom leaves the graving dock at Naval Base San Diego. Freedom is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing the fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #170504-N-EO550-407 by YN2 Luc-Rikardo R. Fils from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501094	236k	05 November 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors assigned to USS Freedom (LCS 1) hang signal flags as part of set preparation for the filming of ESPN’s “First Take” sports television show aboard the ship. The show, broadcast live, will be one of ESPN’s several shows honoring veterans in anticipation of Veteran’s Day 2017. Freedom is the first ship of the Freedom-class littoral combat ships (LCS) and the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named for the concept of freedom. LCSs are designed to be fast, agile, shallow draft, and mission-focused with the ability to operate in littorals and open ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #171105-N-KT595-006 by MC1 Chad M. Butler from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501095	463k	16 April 2020: San Diego, Cal. - Naval Base San Diego Port Operation tugboats assist Freedom with moving into position for docking at a pier at Naval Base San Diego. Port Operations is responsible for daily port operations on the waterfront such as assisting with ship and barge movements, responding to oil spills, booming operations, waterfront cleanliness, and more. (U.S. Navy photo #200416-N-MJ716-0084 by MC2 Austin Haist from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501096	335k	08 October 2020: the Eastern Pacific Ocean - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 conduct AH-1W Super Cobra flight deck landing qualifications aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), enhancing Navy and Marine Corps interoperability aboard littoral combat ships. (U.S. Navy photo #201008-N-TO604-1002 by OSCS Steve Sheffield from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501097	364k	29 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson, USN (Ret.), former commander of U.S. Naval Forces, Southern Command, and Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom commissioning crew commanding officer, salutes side boys upon arriving to Freedom’s decommissioning ceremony. Freedom was decommissioned after more than 10 years of service. Commissioned 08 November 2008, Freedom has been a test and training ship and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of LCS today. The decommissioning of LCS 1 supports department-wide business process reform initiatives to free uptime, resources and manpower in support of increased lethality. The LCS remains a fast, agile and networked surface combatant, designed to operate in near-shore environments, while capable of open-ocean tasking and winning 21st century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo #210929-N-ZS023-1028 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501098	325k	29 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson, USN (Ret.), former commander of U.S. Naval Forces, Southern Command, and Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom commissioning crew commanding officer, delivers remarks during Freedom’s decommissioning ceremony. Freedom was decommissioned after more than 10 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo #210929-N-ZS023-1054 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501099	328k	29 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Captain Larry Repass, commanding officer of Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) delivers remarks during Freedom’s decommissioning ceremony. Freedom was decommissioned after more than 10 years of service. Commissioned 08 November 2008, Freedom has been a test and training ship and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of LCS today. The decommissioning of LCS 1 supports department-wide business process reform initiatives to free uptime, resources and manpower in support of increased lethality. The LCS remains a fast, agile and networked surface combatant, designed to operate in near-shore environments, while capable of open-ocean tasking and winning 21st century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo #210929-N-ZS023-1039 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501100	270k	29 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Captain Larry Repass, commanding officer of Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) delivers remarks during Freedom’s decommissioning ceremony. Freedom was decommissioned after more than 10 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo #210929-N-ZS023-1041 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501101	319k	29 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - The crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) disembark the ship for the final time during Freedom’s decommissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo #210929-N-ZS023-1073 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1501102	330k	30 September 2021: San Diego, Cal. - The former Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Base San Diego in preparations to be towed to Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo #210930-N-ZS023-1010, 210930-N-ZS023-1035, and 210930-N-ZS023-1039 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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Freedom Memorabilia
Ship's Emblem Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler	12 x 18" Lockheed- Martin Sign Courtesy of Tommy Trampp	Plankowner Lighter Courtesy of Tommy Trampp	Postcard Courtesy of Tommy Trampp	Challenge Coin (CPO) Courtesy of Navsource	Squadron Patch Courtesy of Don McGrogan

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