Littoral Warfare Ship Photo Index

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(1502001a)	102k	27 May 2004: Washington DC - The U.S. Navy announced today that General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, 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 US Navy courtesy of General Dynamics, Photo #040527-O-0000G-004, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1502001b)	492k	undated: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the Austal USA shipyard, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal. Founded in 1999 along the west bank of Blakely Island on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. The shipyard was initially engaged in building high-speed aluminum ferries, such as the *Lake Express* for service across Lake Michigan, and the *Alakai* for Hawaii Superferry. Construction on the first Littoral Combat Ship of the USS *Independence* variant was begun in 2006. In conjunction with the General Dynamics Corp., all of the planned Independence Class LCS's will be built here. (Photo courtesy of AUSTAL, USA)
(1504001)	171k	31 August 2011: Mobile, Ala. - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead reviews the construction of the littoral combat ship *Coronado* (LCS 4) during a tour of the Austal USA Module Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. (U.S. Navy photo #110831-N-FC670-089 by MC2 Shannon Eve Renfroe, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504002)	640k	09 January 2012: Mobile, Ala. - Two views of the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Coronado* (LCS 4) being rolled-out at the Austal USA assembly bay. *Coronado* is scheduled to be christened 14 January 2012 and will undergo sea trials later this year. (U.S. Navy photo #120109-O-ZZ999-002 and 120109-O-ZZ999-001 courtesy Austal USA from the Navy Newstand)
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(1504004)	225k	14 January 2012: Mobile, Ala. - Susan Ring Keith christens the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) during a ceremony at Austal USA. Vice Adm. Stanhope C. Ring, her father, was a pilot who commanded an aircraft carrier air group during the Battle of Midway during World War II. Her stepfather, Rear Adm. Aaron Putnam "Put" Storrs III, belonged to the Navy's first aerial acrobatic team, which was the forerunner of the Blue Angels. The Independence-class ship has a trimaran hull design, a shallow draft, three weapon zones, and a flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo #120114-N-ZZ999-001 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504062)	306k	01 September 2012: Mobile, Ala. - The future USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) undergoing final fitting out while moored at Austal USA. (Photo credit: T3ku, real name unknown.)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
(1504005)	599k	23 August 2013: the Gulf of Mexico - The future USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) conducts at-sea acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for later this fall. (U.S. Navy photo #130823-N-EW716-001 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504006)	454k	02 November 2013: Mobile, Ala. - A photo of the future USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) moored at Austal USA shot from the other side of the Tensaw River. (Photo credit: Barry Gerrard.)	Barry Gerrard
(1504007)	245k	16 December 2013: Mobile, Ala. - The *Jackson* (LCS 6) lies astern of the *Coronado* (LCS 4) at Austal’s shipyard on 16 December. Accepted by the Navy on 27 September, the *Coronado* is in the final stages of fitting out before leaving next year for her home port of San Diego. This scene represents the first time either of the LCS shipyards have had two ships of the type afloat at the same time. (Austal-Ingalls photo #130 taken by Christopher P. Cavas, from the web site Intercepts - Defense News)	Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
(1504008)	478k	10 February 2014: Mayport, Fla. - The PCU (USS) *Coronado* (LCS 4) stopped at Naval Station Mayport on its Sailaway Voyage to San Diego. The ship has completed its Acceptance Trials and will be commissioned in California. The crew was very busy with the post shipyard punch list and training qualifications, but was looking forward to going to sea. (Photo credit: Lee Wahler)
(1504009)	613k	10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) passes Naval Air Station North Island as it makes it way to its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. *Coronado* is the third U.S. Navy ship named after Coronado, Calif., and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence-class variant. (U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-SV210-050 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504010)	440k	10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) passes the amphibious dock landing ship USS *Rushmore* (LSD 47) as *Coronado* makes it way to its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-SV210-059 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)	Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
(1504011)	244k	10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) transits San Diego Bay en route to Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-ZZ999-014 by Doug Sayers, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504012)	263k	28 March 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, located at Naval Base Coronado, in preparation for its commissioning ceremony April 5. *Coronado* is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant that features a trimaran hull. (U.S. Navy photo #140328-N-SV210-080 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504013)	259k	28 March 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The Navy's newest littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) *Coronado* (LCS 4) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island in preparation for its commissioning ceremony scheduled April 5. *Coronado* is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant that features an innovative, trimaran hull. (U.S. Navy photo #140328-N-SV210-123 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504014)	455k	05 April 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The first two photos on Navsource of the littoral combat ship "USS" *Coronado* (LCS 4). They were taken at the ship's Commissioning Ceremony by David Buell.	David Buell
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(1504016)	232k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit *Coronado* (LCS 4) displays a full dress ship pierside before its commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. *Coronado* is the second Independence-class littoral combat ship and the third Navy ship to bear the name Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-008 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504017)	277k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The Coronado High School Navy ROTC color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) at Naval Air Station North Island. *Coronado* is the second Independence-class littoral combat ship and the third Navy ship to bear the name Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-QC631-012 by MC3 Gerald Dudley Reynolds from the Navy Newstand)
(1504018)	137k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The first officer of the deck of the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4), Lt.(jg) Timothy Eick, takes the ship's long glass from Michael Strausbough, a former crew member of the previous USS *Coronado* (LPD/AGF11), during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-258 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)
(1504019)	281k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned littoral combat ship, USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) make haste to man the rails and bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-QC631-043 by MC3 Gerald Dudley Reynolds from the Navy Newstand)
(1504020)	349k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors salute the ensign from the brow of the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-ZZ999-004 by Ens. Mikel Weigel from the Navy Newstand)
(1504021)	200k	05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Third grader Miles Kenney, of Christ Church Day School in Coronado, Calif., and Cmdr. Michael Johnston, commanding officer of the Gold Crew of the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4), display Kenney's winning USS *Coronado* Poster Contest entry during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. Kenney's poster, entitled "Nado Welcomes USS Coronado," will be displayed aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-325 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)
(1504022)	629k	23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #140423-N-VD564-003 by MCC Keith DeVinney from the Navy Newstand)
(1504023)	600k	23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ships USS *Independence* (LCS 2), back, and USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #140423-N-VD564-014 by MCC Keith DeVinney from the Navy Newstand)
(1504024)	357k	23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ships USS *Independence* (LCS 2), left, and USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #140423-N-VD564-032 by MCC Keith DeVinney from the Navy Newstand)
(1504025)	608k	11 July 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) and the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS *Millinocket* (JHSV 3) transit in formation off the coast of Southern California as part of a photo exercise for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1, 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 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo #140711-N-FE250-037 by MCC Mark C. Schultz from the Navy Newstand)
(1504026)	121k	23 September 2014: The Pacific Ocean - A Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile is launched from the littoral combat ship *Coronado* during missile testing operations off the coast of Southern California. The missile scored a direct hit on a mobile ship target. (U.S. Navy photo #140923-N-MB306-007 by MC2 Zachary D. Bell from the Navy Newstand)	Tommy Trampp Benton City, Wash.
(1504027)	479k	23 June 2015: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* transits San Diego Bay while returning to Naval Base San Diego. Commissioned in 2014, *Coronado* is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant, which features an innovative, trimaran hull. (U.S. Navy photo #150623-N-ZS026-003 by MC1 Trevor Welsh from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504028)	355k	15 August 2015: The Pacific Ocean - Sailors assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package Detachment 2 prepare to be hoisted out of the water by the littoral combat ship *Coronado's twin-boom-extensible crane following a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise. Coronado* conducted predeployment assessment and evaluation on the performance of shipboard equipment during a week-long underway off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo #150815-N-KR961-068 by MC2 Debra Daco from the Navy Newstand)
(1504029)	451k	09 October 2015: San Francisco, Cal. - The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) transits under the Golden Gate Bridge for the Parade of Ships during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, celebrates the rich naval tradition in the Bay Area, honors our nation's service members, and facilitates annual disaster preparedness training between the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and local first responders. (U.S. Navy photo #151009-N-CU914-113 by MC3 Lenny LaCrosse from the Navy Newstand)
(1504063)	306k	04 March 2016: San Diego, Cal. - USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) being worked on pierside. Taken during USS *Essex* (LHD 2) Family Reunion Day. (Photo credit: Tomás Del Coro, Las Vegas, Nev.)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
(1504030)	603k	22 June 2016: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) departs San Diego on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 30 June 30 to 04 Aug., 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 #160622-N-MB306-090 by MC2 Zachary Bell from the Navy Newstand)	Tommy Trampp Benton City, Wash.
(1504031)	312k	24 June 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Legend-class cutter USCGC *Stratton* (WMSL 752), littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4), and Royal Canadian Navy frigate Her Majesty's Canadian Ship *Calgary* (FFH 335) steam in formation while transiting to Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 #160624-N-MZ309-165 by MC1 Ryan Riley from the Navy Newstand)
(1504032)	625k	29 June 2016: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - *Coronado* arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 #160629-N-IY142-050 by MC1 John Herman from the Navy Newstand)
(1504033)	213k	19 July 2016: The Pacific Ocean - USS *Coronado, an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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* #160719-N-N0101-112 by Lt. Bryce Hadley from the Navy Newstand)
(1504034)	506k	28 July 2016: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) and the People's Liberation Army (Navy) guided-missile destroyer *Xian* (153) transit in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. 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 Aug., 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 #160728-N-EH218-085 by MC2 Ryan J. Batchelder, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504035)	348k	04 September 2016: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after experiencing an engineering casualty while transiting to the Western Pacific. Coronado departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 26 August to continue its independent deployment to the Western Pacific. Prior to departing Pearl Harbor the ship participated in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #160904-N-YW024-067 by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak, from the Navy Newstand)	Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
(1504036)	541k	06 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* patrols the Pacific Ocean during flight operations in the 7th Fleet area of operation. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, *Coronado* 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 #161006-N-MW990-109 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504037)	578k	06 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - One of Helicopter Combatant Squadron 23's MQ-8B Fire Scouts prepares to land aboard littoral combat ship USS *Coronado. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado* 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 #161006-N-MW990-149 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504038)	219k	07 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Petty Officer First Class Rusty White, assigned to Helicopter Combatant Squadron 23 and deployed with littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4), inspects an MH-60S helicopter prior to departing the ship. (U.S. Navy photo #161007-N-MW990-108 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504039)	306k	16 October 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* arrives at Changi Naval Base, Singapore to begin a rotational deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific region Oct. 16. *Coronado* 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. Navy with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #161016-N-WJ640-012 by MC3 Madailein Abbott, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504040)	236k	03 January 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship *Coronado* conduct small boat operations and maneuvering tactics while the ship is pier side. v (U.S. Navy photo #170103-N-WV703-159 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504041)	325k	03 January 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors conduct boat operations using a twin boom extensible crane to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) into the water aboard littoral combat ship USS *Coronado. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado* 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 #170103-N-WV703-437 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504042)	565k	20 February 2017: The Sulu Sea - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter prepares to land aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* following completion of routine operations in the Sulu Sea near the Balabac Strait. *Coronado* is specifically designed for this type of maritime security and counter-piracy operations and has a Surface Warfare mission package comprised of two 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats, two visit, board, search and seizure boarding teams, two 30 mm machine guns, two Northrop-Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles, and a Lockheed-Martin MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. (U.S. Navy photo #170220-N-WV703-377 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504043)	276k	23 February 2017: The South China Sea - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) swim in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #170223-N-WV703-062 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504044)	381k	25 February 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors assigned to *Coronado* throw a heaving line while mooring the ship onboard Changi Naval Base. (U.S. Navy photo #170225-N-WV703-068 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504045)	360k	25 March 2017: Langkawi, Malaysia - The littoral combat ship *Coronado* moors pierside in Langkawi, Malaysia during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2017. (U.S. Navy photo #170325-N-WV703-195 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504046)	279k	04 April 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS *Carl Vinson* (CVN 70) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS *Lake Champlain* (CG 57) join the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* in port at Changi Naval Base. (U.S. Navy photo #170404-N-WV703-042 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504047)	367k	11 May 2017: The South China Sea - Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nicholas Lovelace, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, watches the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) transit the South China Sea during divisional tactics as part of the multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #170511-N-PD309-487 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504048)	513k	11 May 2017: The South China Sea - The Republic of Singapore navy frigate RSS *Intrepid* (FFS 69), front, the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS *Naresuan* (FFG 421) and the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) maneuver off the port side of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS *Sterett* (DDG 104) during a divisional tactics exercise in support of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) multilateral exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #170511-N-ZW825-185 by MC1 Byron C. Linder, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504061)	344k	03 June 2017: The Gulf of Thailand - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) is underway in formation with ships from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a division tactics exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo #170603-N-PD309-648 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
(1504049)	472k	03 June 2017: The Gulf of Thailand - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* operates near HTMS *Angthong* (LPD 791) from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a division tactics exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo #170603-N-PD309-086 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)	Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
(1504050)	499k	22 June 2017: The Bohol Sea - A helicopter from the Philippine navy prepares to land on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship *Coronado* during an exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2017. MTA Sama Sama is a bilateral maritime exercise between U.S. and Philippine naval forces and is designed to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the nations' armed forces. (U.S. Navy photo #170622-N-PD309-186 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504051)	494k	22 June 2017: The Bohol Sea - A helicopter from the Philippine navy prepares to land on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship *Coronado* during an exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2017. (U.S. Navy photo #170622-N-PD309-264 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)
(1504052)	214k	01 July 2017: The Sulu Sea - Sailors assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 prepare to hoist a dummy on a litter into an MH-60S Seahawk during a medical drill aboard the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4). *Coronado* is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #170701-N-PD309-204 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy News Stand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
(1504053)	290k	05 July 2017: Khanh Hoa, Vietnam - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) and the Safeguard-class salvage ship USNS *Salvor* (T-ARS-52) arrive to Cam Ranh International Port on 05 July during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2017. The engagement provides an opportunity for sailors from the U.S. and Vietnam People's Navy to interact and share knowledge to enhance mutual capabilities and strengthen solid partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-OU129-002 by MC2 Joshua Fulton, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504054)	293k	22 August 2017: The Philippine Sea - A harpoon missile launches from the missile deck of the littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) in the Philippine Sea. In a littoral combat ship (LCS) first, the U.S. Navy successfully used a UAV to provide over-the-horizon targeting information and damage assessment for a missile that was launched from an LCS vessel. The ship in question, the Independence-class LCS USS *Coronado, was participating in exercises off the coast of Guam when it fired a RGM-84D Harpoon Block 1C missile that successfully struck a surface target at significant distance beyond the ship’s visual range. During the exercise, a Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout drone and a Lockheed Martin MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, both part of Coronado’s rotary-wing air detachment, provided targeting support for the Harpoon missile. The aircraft used radar, electro-optical systems and other sensors to locate the target, pass targeting information back to the ship via data link to refine the firing solution, monitor and assess the missile, and then carry out damage assessment on the target. (U.S. Navy photo #*170822-N-GR361-082 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)	Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
(1504055)	78k	29 August 2017: The Philippine Sea - A Nomad drone launches from the flight deck of the littoral combat ship *Coronado. Coronado* is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #170829-N-GR361-042 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504056)	297k	11 September 2017: The Philippine Sea - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship *Coronado* form two towers for a posed photo with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in remembrance of 9/11. (U.S. Navy photo #170911-N-GR361-616 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504057)	283k	26 September 2017: The Strait of Malacca - The littoral combat ship *Coronado* sails with the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD *Lekiu* (F30) and corvette KD *Lekir* (F26) during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2017. (U.S. Navy photo #170926-N-GR361-048 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504058)	248k	26 September 2017: The Strait of Malacca - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) sails alongside the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD *Lekiu* (F30) and corvette KD *Lekir* (F26) during Maritime Training Activity Malaysia 2017. *Coronado* is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo #170926-N-GR361-092 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)	Ron Reeves Oaklyn, N.J.
(1504059)	230k	25 November 2017: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) arrives in Pearl Harbor for a final port call on its voyage back to homeport in San Diego, Calif. During the 18-month deployment, *Coronado* conducted exercises with 16 regional partner nations, participated in 11 multilateral and bilateral exercises, and made 10 strategic port visits across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. *Coronado's 14 months in the Asia Pacific included coordinated counter-piracy operations with the Philippine navy in the Sulu Sea; inaugural port visits to Cam Ranh, Vietnam and Lumut, Malaysia; and presence operations in the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Andaman Sea, and the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo #*171125-N-YW024-0033 by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504060)	289k	05 December 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) returns to homeport after an 18-month deployment. The first Independence-variant littoral combat ship to deploy, *Coronado* operated in Southeast Asia for 14 months and worked with 16 navies, participated in 11 exercises, made 10 strategic port visits and successfully fired a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile, striking a target beyond visual range. (U.S. Navy photo #171205-N-ZF498-144 by MC2 Anthony N. Hilkowski, from the Navy News Stand)
(1504064)	710k	28 June 2018: The Pacific Ocean - Two views of a MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter conducting underway operations with an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4). The new Fire Scout variant is expected to deploy with the LCS class to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, and precision targeting support. *Coronado* is working with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VX-1) to test the newest Fire Scout unmanned helicopter. *Coronado* is one of four designated test ships in the LCS class assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE. (U.S. Navy photo #180628-N-BT947-1547 and 180628-N-BT947-1540 by MC2 Jacob I. Allison, from the Navy News Stand)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
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(1504066)	356k	01 November 2018: San Diego — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) sails with an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during Phoenix Fire 2018. Phoenix Fire is a small-scale littoral combat exercise conducted in Southern California by Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific to enhance combat readiness through robust, realistic training while providing joint and combined partners the ability to work with multiple assets in a maritime and littoral environment. (U.S. Navy photo #181101-N-GR718-1244 and 181101-N-GR718-1216 by MC2 Chelsea D. Meiller, from the Navy News Stand)
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(1504068)	314k	03 May 2019: Portland, Ore. — From left, Capt. Matthew McGonigle, commodore, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, and Cmdr. Lawrence Repass, a native of Chicago, Illinois and commanding officer of USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) render honors as Cmdr. James Davenport, a native of Bethalto, Illinois and prospective commanding officer of *Coronado, arrives for the ship’s change of command ceremony at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon. Coronado* currently serves as a test ship, conducting research and development (R&D), helping to bring cutting edge technology and new capabilities to the warfighter. LCS vessels are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. (U.S. Navy photo #190503-N-BQ610-629 by Ens. Jalen Robinson from the Navy News Stand)
(1504069)	486k	03 May 2019: Portland, Ore. — The crew of USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) listens as Capt. Matthew McGonigle, commodore, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives a speech during the ship’s change of command ceremony at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo #190503-N-BQ610-034 and 190503-N-BQ610-073 by Ens. Jalen Robinson from the Navy News Stand)
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(1504071)	739k	06 December 2020: the Pacific Ocean — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCU 4) comes alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS *Essex* (LHD 2) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). *Essex* is participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz, a scenario-based exercise designed to build interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps team. (U.S. Navy photo #201206-N-ZW128-1002 by MC3 Wesley Richardson from the Navy News Stand)
(1504072)	346k	19 April 2021: San Diego, Cal. — The littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) prepares to get underway to conduct the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21 (UxS IBP 21). UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo #210419-N-OA516-2025 by MC2 Kevin C. Leitner from the Navy News Stand)
(1504073)	399k	21 April 2021: the Pacific Ocean — An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP). UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo #210421-N-FC670-106 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Navy News Stand)
(1504074)	274k	09 June 2022: Portland, Ore. — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) transits into Portland, Oregon for Portland Fleet Week 2022. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo #220609-N-AD499-1157 by MC2 Victoria Galbraith from the Navy News Stand)
(1504075)	397k	30 June 2022: San Diego, Cal. — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* (LCS 4) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo #220630-N-ZS023-1030 and 220630-N-ZS023-1043 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Navy News Stand)
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1.) 330k 2.) 356k 3.) 236k 4.) 313k 14 September 2022: San Diego, Cal. - 1.) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, salutes sideboys upon arrival to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado's (LCS 4) decommissioning ceremony. Coronado* has been a test and training ship, and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of today’s LCS fleet. The LCS remain fast, agile, and networked surface combatants, designed to operate in near-shore environments, capable of open-ocean tasking and winning against 21st-century coastal threats. 2.) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, center, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, delivers remarks to the crew and families of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* during her decommissioning ceremony. 3.) Leadership of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) render honors during her decommissioning ceremony. 4.) Captain Marc Crawford, center, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the order to decommission littoral combat ship USS *Coronado* during her decommissioning ceremony. 1.) 1504077 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1012* by MC2 Vance Hand from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 2.) 1504078 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1031* by MC2 Vance Hand from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 3.) 1504079 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1022* by MC2 Vance Hand from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 4.) 1504080 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1049* by MC2 Vance Hand from* the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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27 May 2004: Washington DC - The U.S. Navy announced today that General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, 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 US Navy courtesy of General Dynamics, Photo #040527-O-0000G-004, from the Navy Newstand)

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undated: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the Austal USA shipyard, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal. Founded in 1999 along the west bank of Blakely Island on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. The shipyard was initially engaged in building high-speed aluminum ferries, such as the Lake Express for service across Lake Michigan, and the Alakai for Hawaii Superferry. Construction on the first Littoral Combat Ship of the USS Independence variant was begun in 2006. In conjunction with the General Dynamics Corp., all of the planned Independence Class LCS's will be built here.

(Photo courtesy of AUSTAL, USA)

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31 August 2011: Mobile, Ala. - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead reviews the construction of the littoral combat ship Coronado (LCS 4) during a tour of the Austal USA Module Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.

(U.S. Navy photo #110831-N-FC670-089 by MC2 Shannon Eve Renfroe, from the Navy Newstand)

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09 January 2012: Mobile, Ala. - Two views of the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Coronado (LCS 4) being rolled-out at the Austal USA assembly bay. Coronado is scheduled to be christened 14 January 2012 and will undergo sea trials later this year.

(U.S. Navy photo #120109-O-ZZ999-002 and 120109-O-ZZ999-001 courtesy Austal USA from the Navy Newstand)

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14 January 2012: Mobile, Ala. - Susan Ring Keith christens the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) during a ceremony at Austal USA. Vice Adm. Stanhope C. Ring, her father, was a pilot who commanded an aircraft carrier air group during the Battle of Midway during World War II. Her stepfather, Rear Adm. Aaron Putnam "Put" Storrs III, belonged to the Navy's first aerial acrobatic team, which was the forerunner of the Blue Angels. The Independence-class ship has a trimaran hull design, a shallow draft, three weapon zones, and a flight deck.

(U.S. Navy photo #120114-N-ZZ999-001 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy Newstand)

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01 September 2012: Mobile, Ala. - The future USS Coronado (LCS 4) undergoing final fitting out while moored at Austal USA.

(Photo credit: T3ku, real name unknown.)

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23 August 2013: the Gulf of Mexico - The future USS Coronado (LCS 4) conducts at-sea acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for later this fall.

(U.S. Navy photo #130823-N-EW716-001 courtesy Austal USA, from the Navy Newstand)

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02 November 2013: Mobile, Ala. - A photo of the future USS Coronado (LCS 4) moored at Austal USA shot from the other side of the Tensaw River.

(Photo credit: Barry Gerrard.)

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16 December 2013: Mobile, Ala. - The Jackson (LCS 6) lies astern of the Coronado (LCS 4) at Austal’s shipyard on 16 December. Accepted by the Navy on 27 September, the Coronado is in the final stages of fitting out before leaving next year for her home port of San Diego. This scene represents the first time either of the LCS shipyards have had two ships of the type afloat at the same time.

(Austal-Ingalls photo #130 taken by Christopher P. Cavas, from the web site Intercepts - Defense News)

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10 February 2014: Mayport, Fla. - The PCU (USS) Coronado (LCS 4) stopped at Naval Station Mayport on its Sailaway Voyage to San Diego. The ship has completed its Acceptance Trials and will be commissioned in California. The crew was very busy with the post shipyard punch list and training qualifications, but was looking forward to going to sea.

(Photo credit: Lee Wahler)

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10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) passes Naval Air Station North Island as it makes it way to its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship named after Coronado, Calif., and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence-class variant.

(U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-SV210-050 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)

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Clifton, N.J.

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10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) passes the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as Coronado makes it way to its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego.

(U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-SV210-059 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)

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10 March 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) transits San Diego Bay en route to Naval Base San Diego.

(U.S. Navy photo #140310-N-ZZ999-014 by Doug Sayers, from the Navy Newstand)

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28 March 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, located at Naval Base Coronado, in preparation for its commissioning ceremony April 5. Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant that features a trimaran hull.

(U.S. Navy photo #140328-N-SV210-080 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)

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28 March 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The Navy's newest littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island in preparation for its commissioning ceremony scheduled April 5. Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant that features an innovative, trimaran hull.

(U.S. Navy photo #140328-N-SV210-123 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan, from the Navy Newstand)

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05 April 2014: Coronado, Cal. - The first two photos on Navsource of the littoral combat ship "USS" Coronado (LCS 4). They were taken at the ship's Commissioning Ceremony by David Buell.

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Coronado (LCS 4) displays a full dress ship pierside before its commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. Coronado is the second Independence-class littoral combat ship and the third Navy ship to bear the name Coronado.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-008 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)

Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The Coronado High School Navy ROTC color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) at Naval Air Station North Island. Coronado is the second Independence-class littoral combat ship and the third Navy ship to bear the name Coronado.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-QC631-012 by MC3 Gerald Dudley Reynolds from the Navy Newstand)

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The first officer of the deck of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), Lt.(jg) Timothy Eick, takes the ship's long glass from Michael Strausbough, a former crew member of the previous USS Coronado (LPD/AGF11), during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-258 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned littoral combat ship, USS Coronado (LCS 4) make haste to man the rails and bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-QC631-043 by MC3 Gerald Dudley Reynolds from the Navy Newstand)

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors salute the ensign from the brow of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-ZZ999-004 by Ens. Mikel Weigel from the Navy Newstand)

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05 April 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Third grader Miles Kenney, of Christ Church Day School in Coronado, Calif., and Cmdr. Michael Johnston, commanding officer of the Gold Crew of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), display Kenney's winning USS Coronado Poster Contest entry during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. Kenney's poster, entitled "Nado Welcomes USS Coronado," will be displayed aboard the ship.

(U.S. Navy photo #140405-N-RG360-325 by MC1 Melissa K. Russell from the Navy Newstand)

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23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado underway in the Pacific Ocean.

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23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), back, and USS Coronado (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean.

(U.S. Navy photo #140423-N-VD564-014 by MCC Keith DeVinney from the Navy Newstand)

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23 April 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, and USS Coronado (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean.

(U.S. Navy photo #140423-N-VD564-032 by MCC Keith DeVinney from the Navy Newstand)

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11 July 2014: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) and the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) transit in formation off the coast of Southern California as part of a photo exercise for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1, 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 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

(U.S. Navy photo #140711-N-FE250-037 by MCC Mark C. Schultz from the Navy Newstand)

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23 September 2014: The Pacific Ocean - A Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile is launched from the littoral combat ship Coronado during missile testing operations off the coast of Southern California. The missile scored a direct hit on a mobile ship target.

(U.S. Navy photo #140923-N-MB306-007 by MC2 Zachary D. Bell from the Navy Newstand)

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23 June 2015: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado transits San Diego Bay while returning to Naval Base San Diego. Commissioned in 2014, Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant, which features an innovative, trimaran hull.

(U.S. Navy photo #150623-N-ZS026-003 by MC1 Trevor Welsh from the Navy Newstand)

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Clifton, N.J.

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15 August 2015: The Pacific Ocean - Sailors assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package Detachment 2 prepare to be hoisted out of the water by the littoral combat ship Coronado's twin-boom-extensible crane following a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise. Coronado conducted predeployment assessment and evaluation on the performance of shipboard equipment during a week-long underway off the coast of California.

(U.S. Navy photo #150815-N-KR961-068 by MC2 Debra Daco from the Navy Newstand)

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09 October 2015: San Francisco, Cal. - The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits under the Golden Gate Bridge for the Parade of Ships during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, celebrates the rich naval tradition in the Bay Area, honors our nation's service members, and facilitates annual disaster preparedness training between the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and local first responders.

(U.S. Navy photo #151009-N-CU914-113 by MC3 Lenny LaCrosse from the Navy Newstand)

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04 March 2016: San Diego, Cal. - USS Coronado (LCS 4) being worked on pierside. Taken during USS Essex (LHD 2) Family Reunion Day.

(Photo credit: Tomás Del Coro, Las Vegas, Nev.)

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22 June 2016: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) departs San Diego on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 30 June 30 to 04 Aug., 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 #160622-N-MB306-090 by MC2 Zachary Bell from the Navy Newstand)

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24 June 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), and Royal Canadian Navy frigate Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Calgary (FFH 335) steam in formation while transiting to Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 #160624-N-MZ309-165 by MC1 Ryan Riley from the Navy Newstand)

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29 June 2016: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Coronado arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 #160629-N-IY142-050 by MC1 John Herman from the Navy Newstand)

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19 July 2016: The Pacific Ocean - USS Coronado, an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 #160719-N-N0101-112 by Lt. Bryce Hadley from the Navy Newstand)

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28 July 2016: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) and the People's Liberation Army (Navy) guided-missile destroyer Xian (153) transit in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. 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 Aug., 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 #160728-N-EH218-085 by MC2 Ryan J. Batchelder, from the Navy Newstand)

Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.

Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager

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04 September 2016: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after experiencing an engineering casualty while transiting to the Western Pacific. Coronado departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 26 August to continue its independent deployment to the Western Pacific. Prior to departing Pearl Harbor the ship participated in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise.

(U.S. Navy photo #160904-N-YW024-067 by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak, from the Navy Newstand)

Lee Wahler
Lcdr., USN (ret.)
Jacksonville, Fla.

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06 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Littoral combat ship USS Coronado patrols the Pacific Ocean during flight operations in the 7th Fleet area of operation. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado 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 #161006-N-MW990-109 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)

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06 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - One of Helicopter Combatant Squadron 23's MQ-8B Fire Scouts prepares to land aboard littoral combat ship USS Coronado. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado 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 #161006-N-MW990-149 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)

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07 October 2016: The Pacific Ocean - Petty Officer First Class Rusty White, assigned to Helicopter Combatant Squadron 23 and deployed with littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), inspects an MH-60S helicopter prior to departing the ship.

(U.S. Navy photo #161007-N-MW990-108 by MC2 Michaela Garrison, from the Navy Newstand)

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16 October 2016: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado arrives at Changi Naval Base, Singapore to begin a rotational deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific region Oct. 16. Coronado 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. Navy with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

(U.S. Navy photo #161016-N-WJ640-012 by MC3 Madailein Abbott, from the Navy Newstand)

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03 January 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship Coronado conduct small boat operations and maneuvering tactics while the ship is pier side.
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Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.

Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager

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03 January 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors conduct boat operations using a twin boom extensible crane to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) into the water aboard littoral combat ship USS Coronado. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado 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 #170103-N-WV703-437 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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20 February 2017: The Sulu Sea - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter prepares to land aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado following completion of routine operations in the Sulu Sea near the Balabac Strait. Coronado is specifically designed for this type of maritime security and counter-piracy operations and has a Surface Warfare mission package comprised of two 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats, two visit, board, search and seizure boarding teams, two 30 mm machine guns, two Northrop-Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles, and a Lockheed-Martin MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

(U.S. Navy photo #170220-N-WV703-377 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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23 February 2017: The South China Sea - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) swim in the South China Sea.

(U.S. Navy photo #170223-N-WV703-062 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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25 February 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Sailors assigned to Coronado throw a heaving line while mooring the ship onboard Changi Naval Base.

(U.S. Navy photo #170225-N-WV703-068 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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25 March 2017: Langkawi, Malaysia - The littoral combat ship Coronado moors pierside in Langkawi, Malaysia during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2017.

(U.S. Navy photo #170325-N-WV703-195 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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04 April 2017: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) join the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado in port at Changi Naval Base.

(U.S. Navy photo #170404-N-WV703-042 by MC2 Amy M. Ressler, from the Navy Newstand)

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11 May 2017: The South China Sea - Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nicholas Lovelace, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, watches the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transit the South China Sea during divisional tactics as part of the multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea.

(U.S. Navy photo #170511-N-PD309-487 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)

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11 May 2017: The South China Sea - The Republic of Singapore navy frigate RSS Intrepid (FFS 69), front, the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) and the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) maneuver off the port side of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a divisional tactics exercise in support of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) multilateral exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea.

(U.S. Navy photo #170511-N-ZW825-185 by MC1 Byron C. Linder, from the Navy Newstand)

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03 June 2017: The Gulf of Thailand - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) is underway in formation with ships from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a division tactics exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

(U.S. Navy photo #170603-N-PD309-648 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)

Bob Hurst
Worksop, Nottinghamshire,
England, United Kingdom

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03 June 2017: The Gulf of Thailand - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado operates near HTMS Angthong (LPD 791) from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a division tactics exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

(U.S. Navy photo #170603-N-PD309-086 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)

Lee Wahler
Lcdr., USN (ret.)
Jacksonville, Fla.

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22 June 2017: The Bohol Sea - A helicopter from the Philippine navy prepares to land on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship Coronado during an exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2017. MTA Sama Sama is a bilateral maritime exercise between U.S. and Philippine naval forces and is designed to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the nations' armed forces.

(U.S. Navy photo #170622-N-PD309-186 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy Newstand)

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01 July 2017: The Sulu Sea - Sailors assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 prepare to hoist a dummy on a litter into an MH-60S Seahawk during a medical drill aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Coronado is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

(U.S. Navy photo #170701-N-PD309-204 by MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis, from the Navy News Stand)

Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.

Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager

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05 July 2017: Khanh Hoa, Vietnam - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) and the Safeguard-class salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52) arrive to Cam Ranh International Port on 05 July during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2017. The engagement provides an opportunity for sailors from the U.S. and Vietnam People's Navy to interact and share knowledge to enhance mutual capabilities and strengthen solid partnerships.

(U.S. Navy photo #170705-N-OU129-002 by MC2 Joshua Fulton, from the Navy News Stand)

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22 August 2017: The Philippine Sea - A harpoon missile launches from the missile deck of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) in the Philippine Sea. In a littoral combat ship (LCS) first, the U.S. Navy successfully used a UAV to provide over-the-horizon targeting information and damage assessment for a missile that was launched from an LCS vessel. The ship in question, the Independence-class LCS USS Coronado, was participating in exercises off the coast of Guam when it fired a RGM-84D Harpoon Block 1C missile that successfully struck a surface target at significant distance beyond the ship’s visual range. During the exercise, a Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout drone and a Lockheed Martin MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, both part of Coronado’s rotary-wing air detachment, provided targeting support for the Harpoon missile. The aircraft used radar, electro-optical systems and other sensors to locate the target, pass targeting information back to the ship via data link to refine the firing solution, monitor and assess the missile, and then carry out damage assessment on the target.

(U.S. Navy photo #170822-N-GR361-082 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)

Lee Wahler
Lcdr., USN (ret.)
Jacksonville, Fla.

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29 August 2017: The Philippine Sea - A Nomad drone launches from the flight deck of the littoral combat ship Coronado. Coronado is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

(U.S. Navy photo #170829-N-GR361-042 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)

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11 September 2017: The Philippine Sea - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship Coronado form two towers for a posed photo with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in remembrance of 9/11.

(U.S. Navy photo #170911-N-GR361-616 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)

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26 September 2017: The Strait of Malacca - The littoral combat ship Coronado sails with the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekiu (F30) and corvette KD Lekir (F26) during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2017.

(U.S. Navy photo #170926-N-GR361-048 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)

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26 September 2017: The Strait of Malacca - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) sails alongside the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekiu (F30) and corvette KD Lekir (F26) during Maritime Training Activity Malaysia 2017. Coronado is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

(U.S. Navy photo #170926-N-GR361-092 by MC2 Kaleb R. Staples, from the Navy News Stand)

Ron Reeves
Oaklyn, N.J.

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25 November 2017: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) arrives in Pearl Harbor for a final port call on its voyage back to homeport in San Diego, Calif. During the 18-month deployment, Coronado conducted exercises with 16 regional partner nations, participated in 11 multilateral and bilateral exercises, and made 10 strategic port visits across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Coronado's 14 months in the Asia Pacific included coordinated counter-piracy operations with the Philippine navy in the Sulu Sea; inaugural port visits to Cam Ranh, Vietnam and Lumut, Malaysia; and presence operations in the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Andaman Sea, and the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.

(U.S. Navy photo #171125-N-YW024-0033 by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak, from the Navy News Stand)

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05 December 2017: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) returns to homeport after an 18-month deployment. The first Independence-variant littoral combat ship to deploy, Coronado operated in Southeast Asia for 14 months and worked with 16 navies, participated in 11 exercises, made 10 strategic port visits and successfully fired a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile, striking a target beyond visual range.

(U.S. Navy photo #171205-N-ZF498-144 by MC2 Anthony N. Hilkowski, from the Navy News Stand)

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28 June 2018: The Pacific Ocean - Two views of a MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter conducting underway operations with an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The new Fire Scout variant is expected to deploy with the LCS class to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, and precision targeting support. Coronado is working with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VX-1) to test the newest Fire Scout unmanned helicopter. Coronado is one of four designated test ships in the LCS class assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE.

(U.S. Navy photo #180628-N-BT947-1547 and 180628-N-BT947-1540 by MC2 Jacob I. Allison, from the Navy News Stand)

Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.

Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager

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01 November 2018: San Diego — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) sails with an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during Phoenix Fire 2018. Phoenix Fire is a small-scale littoral combat exercise conducted in Southern California by Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific to enhance combat readiness through robust, realistic training while providing joint and combined partners the ability to work with multiple assets in a maritime and littoral environment.

(U.S. Navy photo #181101-N-GR718-1244 and 181101-N-GR718-1216 by MC2 Chelsea D. Meiller, from the Navy News Stand)

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03 May 2019: Portland, Ore. — From left, Capt. Matthew McGonigle, commodore, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, and Cmdr. Lawrence Repass, a native of Chicago, Illinois and commanding officer of USS Coronado (LCS 4) render honors as Cmdr. James Davenport, a native of Bethalto, Illinois and prospective commanding officer of Coronado, arrives for the ship’s change of command ceremony at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon. Coronado currently serves as a test ship, conducting research and development (R&D), helping to bring cutting edge technology and new capabilities to the warfighter. LCS vessels are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations.

(U.S. Navy photo #190503-N-BQ610-629 by Ens. Jalen Robinson from the Navy News Stand)

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03 May 2019: Portland, Ore. — The crew of USS Coronado (LCS 4) listens as Capt. Matthew McGonigle, commodore, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives a speech during the ship’s change of command ceremony at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon.

(U.S. Navy photo #190503-N-BQ610-034 and 190503-N-BQ610-073 by Ens. Jalen Robinson from the Navy News Stand)

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06 December 2020: the Pacific Ocean — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCU 4) comes alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Essex is participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz, a scenario-based exercise designed to build interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps team.

(U.S. Navy photo #201206-N-ZW128-1002 by MC3 Wesley Richardson from the Navy News Stand)

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19 April 2021: San Diego, Cal. — The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) prepares to get underway to conduct the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21 (UxS IBP 21). UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages.

(U.S. Navy photo #210419-N-OA516-2025 by MC2 Kevin C. Leitner from the Navy News Stand)

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21 April 2021: the Pacific Ocean — An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP). UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages.

(U.S. Navy photo #210421-N-FC670-106 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Navy News Stand)

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09 June 2022: Portland, Ore. — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits into Portland, Oregon for Portland Fleet Week 2022. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

(U.S. Navy photo #220609-N-AD499-1157 by MC2 Victoria Galbraith from the Navy News Stand)

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30 June 2022: San Diego, Cal. — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions across the globe.

(U.S. Navy photo #220630-N-ZS023-1030 and 220630-N-ZS023-1043 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Navy News Stand)

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14 September 2022: San Diego, Cal. -

1.) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, salutes sideboys upon arrival to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado's (LCS 4) decommissioning ceremony. Coronado has been a test and training ship, and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of today’s LCS fleet. The LCS remain fast, agile, and networked surface combatants, designed to operate in near-shore environments, capable of open-ocean tasking and winning against 21st-century coastal threats.
2.) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, center, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, delivers remarks to the crew and families of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado during her decommissioning ceremony.
3.) Leadership of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) render honors during her decommissioning ceremony.
4.) Captain Marc Crawford, center, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the order to decommission littoral combat ship USS Coronado during her decommissioning ceremony.

1.) 1504077 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1012 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
2.) 1504078 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1031 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
3.) 1504079 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1022 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
4.) 1504080 (U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-ZS023-1049 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

Coronado's Commanding Officers
Blue Crew (Crew 203)	Gold Crew (Crew 204)
1.) 05 Apr. 2014	Cmdr. John Noah Kochendorfer (USNA '94) (Dana Point, Cal.)	2.) 05 Apr. 2014	Cmdr. Michael Shawn Johnston
3.) 10 May 2014	Cmdr. Allen Douglas Adkins (USMMA '95) (Dallas, Tex.)	4.) 08 Aug. 2014	Cmdr. Peter Sunghwan Kim (USNA '96) (Riverdale, N.Y.)

Coronado's Commanding Officers

Blue Crew (Crew 203)

Gold Crew (Crew 204)

1.) 05 Apr. 2014

Cmdr. John Noah Kochendorfer (USNA '94) (Dana Point, Cal.)

2.) 05 Apr. 2014

Cmdr. Michael Shawn Johnston

3.) 10 May 2014

Cmdr. Allen Douglas Adkins (USMMA '95) (Dallas, Tex.)

4.) 08 Aug. 2014

Cmdr. Peter Sunghwan Kim (USNA '96) (Riverdale, N.Y.)

3 - 2 - 1 Crew Manning
5.) .. Jan. 2015	Crew 212: Cmdr. Michael Bao Davies (USNA '95) (Brentwood, Cal.)
6.) 31 Oct. 2015	Crew 206: Cmdr. Troy Ardell Fendrick (prior enl. / OCS ‘97) (Tempe, Ariz.)
7.) 26 Feb. 2016	Crew 204: Cmdr. Peter Sunghwan Kim (USNA '96) (Riverdale, N.Y.)
8.) 07 May 2016	Crew 204: Cmdr. Scott W. Larsen (NROTC ‘98) (Arlington, Mass.)
Single Crew Training Vessel
9.) 15 Apr. 2017	Crew 203: Cmdr. Douglas Meagher (USNA ‘98) (Killingly, Conn.)
10.) 15 Apr. 2018	Crew 203: Cmdr. Larry Repass (OSCS, WO, LDO, Line ‘03) (Chicago, Ill.)
11.) 03 May 2019	Crew 203: Cmdr. James Davenport (enl. ‘93 / NROTC ‘00) (Bethalto, Ill.)
12.) 13 Nov. 2020	Crew 203: Cmdr. Dustin T. Lonero (USNA ‘01) (San Jose, Cal.)
13.) 02 Mar. 2022	Crew 203: Cmdr. Andrew (Spike) Lamson (USNA ‘05) (Port Arthur, Tex.)

3 - 2 - 1 Crew Manning

5.) .. Jan. 2015

Crew 212: Cmdr. Michael Bao Davies (USNA '95) (Brentwood, Cal.)

6.) 31 Oct. 2015

Crew 206: Cmdr. Troy Ardell Fendrick (prior enl. / OCS ‘97) (Tempe, Ariz.)

7.) 26 Feb. 2016

Crew 204: Cmdr. Peter Sunghwan Kim (USNA '96) (Riverdale, N.Y.)

8.) 07 May 2016

Crew 204: Cmdr. Scott W. Larsen (NROTC ‘98) (Arlington, Mass.)

Single Crew Training Vessel

9.) 15 Apr. 2017

Crew 203: Cmdr. Douglas Meagher (USNA ‘98) (Killingly, Conn.)

10.) 15 Apr. 2018

Crew 203: Cmdr. Larry Repass (OSCS, WO, LDO, Line ‘03) (Chicago, Ill.)

11.) 03 May 2019

Crew 203: Cmdr. James Davenport (enl. ‘93 / NROTC ‘00) (Bethalto, Ill.)

12.) 13 Nov. 2020

Crew 203: Cmdr. Dustin T. Lonero (USNA ‘01) (San Jose, Cal.)

13.) 02 Mar. 2022

Crew 203: Cmdr. Andrew (Spike) Lamson (USNA ‘05) (Port Arthur, Tex.)

Coronado Memorabilia
Ship's Emblem Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler	Commissioning Invitation Courtesy of David Buell	Commissioning Ceremony Booklet Cover Courtesy of David Buell	Coronado Challenge Coin Courtesy of David Buell

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Coronado (LCS 4)

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Coronado History
View the USS Coronado (LCS 4) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site.