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Fort Worth (LCS 3)

"Grit and Tenacity"

"Fort Worth, The Ship" - "Fort Worth, The People"

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1503p001	176k	06 June 2012: Marinette, Wis. - Cmdr. Nathan Schneider, second from left, assigned to the Navy's Supervisor of Shipbuilding, reviews the official document that will formally transfer ownership of the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth* (LCS 3) from builder Lockheed Martin to the Navy, during a delivery ceremony at the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Marinette, Wis. LCS-3 is the 2nd ship of the LCS class to be built at Marinette, and the 3rd ship of the class. (U.S. Navy photo #120606-O-ZZ999-002 from the Navy News Stand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
1503p002	113k	18 August 2012: The Atlantic Ocean - Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Brandon Greer participates in a fresh water wash down aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth* (LCS 3). (U.S. Navy photo #120818-N-CT127-018 by MC2 Josue L. Escobosa from the Navy News Stand)
1503p003	116k	18 August 2012: The Atlantic Ocean - Lt. Cavell Thomas stands watch on the bridge of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo #*120817-N-CT127-081 by MC2 Josue L. Escobosa from the Navy News Stand)
(1503p004	87k	17 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Sailors raise the Navy Jack aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth* as the ship arrives in Galveston, Texas, for her commissioning ceremony 22 September. *Fort Worth* will proceed to her homeport in San Diego following commissioning. (U.S. Navy photo #120917-N-DH124-146 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy News Stand)
1503p005	157k	18 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - A child gives Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Matthew Bizjak a high-five during a tour of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth. Fort Worth* is scheduled to be commissioned 22 September in Galveston, Texas. Bizjak is assigned to the anti-submarine warfare detachment of the ship. (U.S. Navy photo #120918-N-DH124-139 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy News Stand)
1503p006	177k	18 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Lt. Rich Sealy, Gold crew operations officer of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Fort Worth, gives visitors a tour of Fort Worth. Fort Worth* is scheduled to be commissioned 22 September in Galveston, Texas. (U.S. Navy photo #120918-N-DH124-069 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy News Stand)
1503p007	255k	20 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Commander Randy Blankenship, blue crew commanding officer of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship PCU *Fort Worth, speaks with media on the bridge of the ship in Galveston, Texas. Fort Worth* will be commissioned in Galveston Saturday, Sept. 22 and will proceed to her homeport in San Diego following commissioning. (U.S. Navy photo #120920-N-DH124-119 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy News Stand)
1503p008	255k	22 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* stand in formation during her commissioning in Galveston, Texas. *Fort Worth* will proceed to her homeport in San Diego next week. (U.S. Navy photo #120922-N-MM874-001 by MC2 Mike James from the Navy News Stand)
1503p009	310k	22 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* run aboard to bring the ship to life during her commissioning in Galveston, Texas. *Fort Worth* will proceed to her homeport in San Diego next week. (U.S. Navy photo #120922-N-MM874-003 by MC2 Mike James from the Navy News Stand)
1503p010	281k	22 September 2012: Galveston, Tex. - Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* run to man the ship and bring her to life during the commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo #120922-N-DH124-375 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy News Stand)
1503p011	321k	19 August 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard talks to Lt. j.g. Sean Lewis, navigator aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3), about the ship's autopilot system. Littoral combat ships have the ability to deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute missions. (U.S. Navy photo #140819-N-IC565-099 by MC3 Bradley J. Gee from the Navy News Stand)
1503p012	203k	20 November 2014: The Pacific Ocean - Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael McDowell, Lt. Robert Bower, Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Tanja Sterling and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jesus Ramirez, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 1, use a maintenance portable electronic display device to trouble shoot navigation systems for an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3). HSM-35 is the Navy's first composite expeditionary helicopter squadron. *Fort Worth* departed its homeport of San Diego Nov. 17 for a 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the Navy's strategic rebalance to the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #141120-N-DC018-018 by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p013	242k	24 November 2014: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Officers and enlisted sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* observe ship's mooring operation as it arrives to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. *Fort Worth* is deployed for a scheduled 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the Navy's strategic rebalance to the Pacific. *Fort Worth* is the first littoral combat ship to deploy under the 3-2-1 manning concept, swapping fully trained crews roughly every four months and extending the littoral combat ship forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo #141124-N-WF272-084 by MC2 Diana Quinlan from the Navy News Stand)
1503p014	320k	25 November 2014: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Marco Ramirez learns about the readiness control operator aboard the Freedom class littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* from Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Cody Street during a ship visit while the ship is in Hawaii. *Fort Worth* departed its homeport in San Diego 17 Nov. for a 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the Navy's strategic rebalance to the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #141125-N-QF605-001 by MC1 Amanda Dunford from the Navy News Stand)
1503p015	384k	22 December 2014: Jakarta, Indonesia - Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, commanding officer of Crew 104 of the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth, is welcomed by Indonesians following Fort Worth's arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is the ship's first port visit in Southeast Asia during its 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific rebalance. (U.S. Navy photo #*141222-N-EE855-003 by Lt. Lauryn Dempsey from the Navy News Stand)
1503p016	261k	01 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Cmdr. Mark Haney, USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3) Crew 104 executive officer, listens as Navy Diver 2nd Class Daniel Clarke, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Daniel Soulliard, right, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, discuss the capabilities of the Tow Fish side scan sonar system. *Fort Worth* will deploy the Tow Fish system in support of Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo #150101-N-YU572-127 by MC1 Jay C. Pugh from the Navy News Stand)
1503p017	249k	03 January 2015: at sea off Indonesia - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Adam Garnett signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 on the flight deck of *Fort Worth. Fort Worth* is currently on station conducting helicopter search and recovery operations as part of the Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo #150103-N-DC018-072 by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p018	128k	03 January 2015: at sea off Indonesia - Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Norrik Hodge stands watch on the bridge wing of *Fort Worth. Fort Worth* is currently on station conducting helicopter search and recovery operations as part of the Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo #150103-N-DC018-128 by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p019	242k	04 January 2015: The Java Sea - Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* make preparations to launch a Tow Fish side scan sonar system from the ship's 11-m rigid hull inflatable boat. *Fort Worth, in the background, is currently on station in the Java Sea supporting Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo* #150104-N-DC018-125 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p020	171k	04 January 2015: The Java Sea - Navy Diver 2nd Class Daniel Soulliard, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Daniel Clarke, right, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, prepare to operate a Tow Fish side scan sonar system from littoral combat ship *Fort Worth's 11-m rigid hull inflatable boat. Fort Worth* is currently on station in the Java Sea supporting Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo #150104-N-DC018-220 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p021	309k	27 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth, gives an overview of the ship's bridge equipment to Puneet Talwar, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. (U.S. Navy photo* #150127-N-DC018-066 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p022	187k	29 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Chief Machinist Mate Benjamin Carnes starts the main engines aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150129-N-DC018-003 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p023	144k	29 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Engineman 2nd Class Cheng Lee takes a water sample in preparation to start the main engines aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150129-N-DC018-135 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p024	141k	29 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Johnathan Hovinga stands watch in an engineering space aboard *Fort Worth* prior to starting the main engines. (U.S. Navy photo #150129-N-DC018-244 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p025	252k	29 January 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Chief Machinist Mate Benjamin Carnes and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Johnathan Hovinga make final inspections in preparation to start the main engines on *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150129-N-DC018-342 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p026	295k	02 February 2015: The Java Sea - Chief Quartermaster Brian Morris, left, Command Master Chief Clayton Hartley, and Senior Chief Engineman Eric Gilbert stand bridge watches aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150203-N-DC018-336 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p027	121k	05 February 2015: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Chief Fire Controlman Beth Simpson-Fuchs moves 57 mm rounds aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150205-N-DC018-034 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p028	282k	08 February 2015: Coronado, Cal. - Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Paul Krajilek, from Toledo, Ohio, assigned to Crew 103 of the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth, says goodbye to his wife and son before departing from Naval Air Station North Island to meet Fort Worth* in Singapore. LCS Crew 103 and Detachment Two from the Magicians of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 are relieving LCS Crew 104 as part of a 16-month rotational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #150208-N-JO908-029 by MC3 Kory Alsberry from the Navy News Stand)
1503p029	454k	12 February 2015: Sembawang, Singapore - Sailors assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 1, inventory equipment with sailors from Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 2, during the first crew turnover aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150212-N-DC018-004 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p030	261k	12 February 2015: Sembawang, Singapore - Engineman 2nd Class Jennifer Ordenana, left, from Queens, N.Y., assigned to the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth, LCS Crew 104, inventories equipment with Engineman 2nd Class Kandice Edel, from Baycliff, Texas, assigned to LCS Crew 103, during the first crew turnover aboard Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150212-N-DC018-026 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p031	267k	16 February 2015: Sembawang, Singapore - Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth, guides a tour of Fort Worth* for U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan and members of the House Ways and Means Committee. *Fort Worth* is on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance. (U.S. Navy photo # 150216-N-DC018-040 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p032	372k	17 February 2015: Sembawang, Singapore - Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, LCS Crew 104 commanding officer, right, transfers command of *Fort Worth* to Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, LCS Crew 103 commanding officer, at a change of command ceremony overseen by Capt. Fred Kacher, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 commodore. *Fort Worth* is on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance. (U.S. Navy photo #150217-N-VO234-012 by MC2 Conor Minto from the Navy News Stand)
1503p033	134k	18 February 2015: San Diego, Cal. - Lt. j.g. Travis Schallenberger, assigned to the Magicians of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment One, greets his daughter during the detachment's homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station North Island. Detachment One completed the first four months of a 16-month rotational deployment aboard *Fort Worth* in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of America's strategic rebalance to the Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo #150218-N-DZ075-013 by MC3 Ryan Harper from the Navy News Stand)
1503p034	220k	18 February 2015: San Diego, Cal. - Electronics Technician 1st Class David Miller, assigned to the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* Crew 104, holds his wife and son during Crew 104's homecoming at Naval Air Station North Island. Crew 104 completed the first four months of a 16-month rotational deployment aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150218-N-DZ075-021 by MC3 Ryan Harper from the Navy News Stand)
1503p035	147k	22 February 2015: South China Sea - Lt. j.g. Lawrence Brazin, a helicopter control officer, communicates with the bridge of *Fort Worth* from the helicopter control tower as an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 2, takes off from the flight deck of *Fort Worth* during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo #150222-N-VO234-243 by MC2 Conor Minto from the Navy News Stand)
1503p036	375k	26 February 2015: South China Sea - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Thomas Culbertson, right, from Media, Pa., a search and rescue swimmer assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 1, embarked aboard *Fort Worth, performs a cross chest carry on Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class James Rutherford, from Galveston, Texas, a search and rescue swimmer assigned to Fort Worth, during a training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo* #150226-N-VO234-027 by MC2 Conor Minto from the Navy News Stand)
1503p037	212k	09 April 2015: Da Nang, Vietnam - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with sailors aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo # 150409-N-VO234-013 by MC2 Conor Minto from the Navy News Stand)
1503p038	775k	26 May 2015: Sembawang, Singapore - The littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* Crews 103 and 102 stand at attention during a change of command ceremony aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #150526-N-MK881-036 by MC2 Joe Bishop from the Navy News Stand)
1503p039	347k	20 June 2015: South China Sea - Sailors conduct a mass casualty drill in the airborne mission zone of the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth. On a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #150619-N-MK881-820 by MC2 Joe Bishop from the Navy News Stand)
1503p040	164k	16 July 2015: Singapore - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Christopher Steele, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, embarked aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth, and Sailors from the Republic of Singapore navy compete in tug-of-war during Sports Day as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo* #150716-N-MK881-329 by MC2 Joe Bishop from the Navy News Stand)
1503p041	591k	23 July 2015: South China Sea - Lt. j.g. Hasenbank, center, mentors new ensigns as he stands his last officer of the deck watch aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth* during a Singapore Strait transit. Hasenbank was one of the first assigned ensigns to the LCS program and the first ensign to earn a Surface Warfare Officer pin on an LCS. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific-Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #150723-N-IH037-001 by Lt. James Arterberry from the Navy News Stand)
1503p042	176k	01 August 2015: South China Sea - Engineman 2nd Class Changxuan Zhou, left, receives training from Chief Engineman Robert Carter on the combined contaminated fuel detector, which determines the quantity of solid contamination present in fuels, aboard the littoral combat ship *Fort Worth. Fort Worth* is on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance. (U.S. Navy photo #150801-N-MK881-332 by MC2 Joe Bishop from the Navy News Stand)
1503p043	432k	27 September 2015: Andaman Sea - Sailors pass food down a working party into the airborne mission zone of *Fort Worth* during a vertical replenishment. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #150926-N-MK881-201 by MC2 Joe Bishop from the Navy News Stand)
1503p061	249k	06 November 2015: Sembawang, Singapore � Commander Christopher Brown, LCS Crew 102 commanding officer, right, transfers command of the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* to Commander Michael Atwell, left, LCS Crew 102 commanding officer, at a change of command ceremony overseen by Comander Lex Walker, deputy commander Destroyer Squadron 7. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region�s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #151105-N-DC018-022 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p062	151k	08 November 2015: Sembawang, Singapore � Lt. Zach Feenstra, navigation officer, and crew maneuver *Fort Worth* during the first underway of LCS Crew 101 aboard her. *Fort Worth* is currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance. (U.S. Navy photo #151108-N-DC018-117 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p063	181k	08 November 2015: Sembawang, Singapore � Chief Fire Controlman Joel Millete, left, and Chief Gunner�s Mate Daniel Bieber stand watch on the bridge wing of *Fort Worth* while getting underway for the first time with LCS Crew 101. (U.S. Navy photo #151108-N-DC018-167 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p064	99k	09 November 2015: the South China Sea � Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Gary Meyer fires an M240 during crew served weapons qualifications while Chief Gunner�s Mate Daniel Bieber observes aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #151109-N-DC018-544 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p065	186k	12 November 2015: the South China Sea � Commander Michael Atwell, USS *Fort Worth's commanding officer, observes an underway replenishment with Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd* (T-AKE-4) from the bridge wing aboard the Fort Worth. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region�s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies. (U.S. Navy photo #151112-N-DC018-020 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p066	115k	12 November 2015: the South China Sea � Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Cameron Tafelski waits for a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 35), to return to *Fort Worth* during a vertical replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo #151112-N-DC018-012 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p067	139k	15 November 2015: Sihanoukville, Cambodia � Lt.(jg) Clare Lyons watches for contacts on the bridge aboard *Fort Worth* as the ship arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2015. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo #151115-N-DC018-009 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p068	390k	17 November 2015: Sihanoukville, Cambodia � Sailors from *Fort Worth* participate in a community service event at the M'Lop Tapang School for Children during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2015. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo #151117-N-WJ640-233 and #151117-N-QV906-365 by MC3 Madailein Abbott from the Navy News Stand)
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1503p070	165k	16 December 2015: the South China Sea � Cmdr. Michael Atwell, commanding officer of LCS Crew 101, observes Engineman 1st Class Silvano Becerra make the necessary engineering adjustments for USS *Fort Worth* to operate at high speeds. *Fort Worth* is currently responding to a man overboard from merchant vessel in the area. (U.S. Navy photo #151216-N-DC018-029 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p071	144k	16 December 2015: the South China Sea � Lt. Travis Schallenberger straps on his helmet before exiting the airborne mission zone aboard *Fort Worth* to pilot an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35) during a response to a man overboard reported by a merchant vessel in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #151216-N-DC018-075 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p072	616k	31 December 2015: Thai Mueang District, Thailand � Sailors from USS *Fort Worth* move rocks and soil while helping to complete construction of a retaining wall to prevent a nearby river from eroding the landscape at Home and Life Orphanage Foundation. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region�s littorals. (U.S. Navy photo #151231-N-DC018-067 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p044	373k	12 November 2015: South China Sea - Chief Gunner's Mate Daniel Bieber and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nicholas Darnell hook a pallet to a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 35), aboard USS *Fort Worth* during a vertical replenishment with Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS *Richard E. Byrd* (T-AKE-4). Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies. (U.S. Navy photo #151112-N-DC018-008 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p045	110k	28 December 2015: Strait of Malacca - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Anthony Rizzardini, a member of the small caliber action team (SCAT), stands watch during a straits transit aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals. (U.S. Navy photo #151228-N-DC018-015 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p046	595k	31 December 2015: Thailand - Sailors from USS *Fort Worth* move rocks and soil while helping to complete construction of a retaining wall to prevent a nearby river from eroding the landscape at Home & Life Orphanage Foundation. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals. (U.S. Navy photo #151231-N-DC018-067 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p047	491k	31 December 2015: Thailand - Sailors from *Fort Worth* move rocks and soil while helping to complete construction of a retaining wall to prevent a nearby river from eroding the landscape at Home & Life Orphanage Foundation. (U.S. Navy photo #151231-N-DC018-148 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p048	353k	12 January 2016: Changi, Singapore - Sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35) Detachment 1 lift a workbench onto a conex box to be secured for sea aboard *Fort Worth. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #160112-N-DC018-226 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p049	152k	13 January 2016: Changi, Singapore - Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class James Strotler secures a bolt in place for the retractable bit for towing aboard *Fort Worth. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #160113-N-DC018-069 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p050	277k	13 January 2016: Changi, Singapore - Fire Controlmen 1st Class Cody Core and Nicholas Darnell clean the rolling airframe missile system aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo* #160112-N-DC018-342 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from the Navy News Stand)
1503p055	550k	13 January 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore � Sailors from Surface Warfare Detachment 6 check inventory and do operational tests of their biometrics kit and wireless reach back aboard USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3). Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region�s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #160113-N-DC018-032* by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p056	198k	14 January 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore � Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Dullien stands bridge watch aboard USS *Fort Worth. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region�s littorals. (U.S. Navy photo #160114-N-DC018-067 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p057	138k	14 January 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore � Gunner�s Mate 1st Class Anthony Rizzardini performs maintenance on a .50-caliber machine gun aboard USS *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo #160114-N-DC018-058 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p058	456k	15 January 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore � Naval Aircrewmen-Tactical Helicopter 2nd Class Jordan Kowalski, right, Blake Werner, center, and Daniel Baskin reset a rescue litter for rescue swimmer training. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance aboard USS *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo #160115-N-DC018-007 by MC2 Antonio Turretto Ramos from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p059	403k	17 February 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore � Lt. Geoffrey Gaines, of USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3), asks Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, a question during an all hands call aboard *Fort Worth* while on a scheduled visit. Aucoin is visiting Singapore to attend the Singapore International Airshow, a biennial event that is the largest defense exhibition and international tradeshow in the Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo #160217-N-QV906-060* by MC1 Micah P. Blechner from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p051	169k	03 June 2016: Singapore � In the upper photo, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson shakes hands with Cmdr. Chris Brown, commanding officer of crew 101 aboard USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3) at Changi Naval Base. Richardson is on a multi-day trip meeting with U.S. Navy and international partners, participating in the Shangri-la Dialogue, and visiting sailors aboard USS *John C. Stennis* (CVN 74). In the lower photo, Adm. Richardson addresses crew members aboard *Fort Worth. (U.S. Navy photo #* 160603-N-AT895-154 and 160603-N-AT895-205 by MC1 Nathan Laird from the Navy News Stand)
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1503p060	330k	25 August 2016: Sepanggar, Malaysia - Sailors from USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3) interact with students and teachers at SJK(C) Chung Hwa primary school during a port visit in Sepanggar, Malaysia. *Fort Worth* is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies. (U.S. Navy photo #160825-N-KF950-023* by Ens. Emily Judstra from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1503p053	208k	27 June 2019: Mayport, Fla. - Lt.(jg) Sheryl Anne Acuna, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3), stands the officer of the deck watch during live-action, interactive virtual-reality training at the Littoral Training Facility at Naval Station Mayport. All Sailors and officers assigned to a littoral combat ship train in watch stations using virtual-reality technology, and are required to demonstrate proficiency in their respective watch stations before manning live shipboard watches. (U.S. Navy photo #190627-N-DA434-261 by MC3 Alana Langdon from the Navy News Stand)
1503p054	274k	01 May 2020: San Diego, Cal. - Cmdr. Jeremiah Petersen, a native of Laurel, Maryland, right, relieves Cmdr. Colin Corridan, a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, left, as commanding officer of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS *Fort Worth* (LCS 3) during a change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo # 200501-N-XJ179-7922 by Lt.(jg) Sheryl Acuna from the Navy News Stand)
1503p073	139k	14 October 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom-variant littoral combat ship *Fort Worth/i> (LCS 3) sailors render honors to Cmdr. Jeremiah Petersen, immediate past commanding officer of Fort Worth, upon his departure from the change of command ceremony aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy . (U.S. Navy photo #*221014-N-N0820-1751 by LLCSRon 1 Courtesy Asset, from the Navy News Stand)