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172k | 27 May 2004: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Navy announced today that Lockheed Martin Corporation - Maritime Systems & Sensors Division, Moorestown, N.J.,
will be one of two defense contracting teams awarded contract options for final system design with options for detail design and construction of up to two Flight 0 Littoral Combat
Ships (LCS). The LCS is an entirely new breed of U.S. Navy warship. A fast, agile, and networked surface combatant, LCS's modular, focused-mission design will provide Combatant
Commanders the required warfighting capabilities and operational flexibility to ensure maritime dominance and access for the joint force. LCS will operate with focused-mission
packages that deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute missions including, Special Operations Forces (SOF) support, high-speed transit, Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO),
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). (Artist concept provided to the U.S. Navy courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Photo #040527-O-0000L-003, from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
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365k | undated: Marinette, Wis. - An aerial view of Fincantieri Marinette Marine, which was founded in 1942 along the south bank of the Menominee River in Marinette, Wisconsin. The
river forms the border between Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Originally built to meet America's growing demand for naval construction, today FMM is one of the premier builders of
vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. From humble beginnings with a contract to build five wooden barges, FMM has grown into a world-class shipbuilder, having designed and built more than
1,500 vessels. In conjunction with the Lockheed Martin Corp., all of the planned Freedom Class LCS's will be built here, beginning in 2005 with USS Freedom (LCS 1). (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) | ||
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688k | 22 June 2012: Sioux City, Ia. - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivers remarks at a ceremony celebrating the naming of the Navy's newest Littoral Combat Ship, USS
Sioux City (LCS 11), at the Public Safety Memorial in Sioux City, Iowa. Mabus thanked the people of Sioux City for their support and contributions to the Navy
and discussed the special bond that exists between a state and its namesake vessel. (U.S. Navy Photo #120623-N-AC887-001, by MCC Sam Shavers from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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 8.) 266k19 February 2014: Marinette, Wis. - Joe North, Lockheed Martin Vice President of Littoral Ship Systems, greets sponsor Mary Winnefeld and her husband, Adm. James "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr. to the keel laying ceremony for the future USS Sioux City (LCS 11). After the greeting and a short talk by both Mrs. and Admiral Winnefeld, she traced her initials on the keel plate. Her initials were then welded to the plate where they will remain for the life of the ship. (Photos courtesy of Lockheed Martin Team Freedom) 1.) 1511013 - 2.) 1511014 - 3.) 1511015 - 4.) 1511016 5.) 1511017 - 6.) 1511018 - 7.) 1511019 - 8.) 1511020 | ||||
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688k | 19 February 2014: Marinette, Wis. - Mary Winnefeld, center left, wife of Adm. James Winnefeld Jr., the vice chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, watches as her
initials are welded into the keel of the future littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11). (U.S. Navy photo #140219-N-ZZ999-201 courtesy of Lockheed Martin from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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406k | early January 2016: Marinette, Wis. - A three photo series of Sioux City being moved from the Fabrication Building to
the launch cradle on the bank of the Menominee River. She's scheduled to be christened and launched on 30 January 2016. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) | ||
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97k | 30 January 2016: Marinette, Wis. - Mrs. Mary Winnefeld, ship sponsor of the future USS Sioux City, christens the 11th littoral combat
ship before launching sideways into the Menominee River. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Fincantiere Marinette Marine) | ||
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265k | 30 January 2016: Marinette, Wis. - The future USS Sioux City (LCS 11) is launched into the Menominee River seconds after ship sponsor Mary Winnefeld,
wife of retired Adm. James "Sandy" Winnefeld, christened the Freedom variant littoral combat ship. LCS 11 is the first naval vessel to be named in honor of Sioux City, Iowa. (U.S. Navy photo #160130-N-ZZ999-001 courtesy of Lockheed Martin from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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448k | 31 May 2018: Marinette, Wis. - The future USS Sioux City (LCS 11) has completed acceptance trials in the waters of Lake Michigan. The trials, conducted
20-24 May, included surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship's combat system. Major systems and features were demonstrated, including aviation support, small boat
launch handling and recovery and ride control. (Photo courtesy of Marine Log) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
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332k | 09 November 2018: Groton, Conn. - The littoral combat ship PCU Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Thames River for a scheduled port visit to Naval
Submarine Base New London. Sioux City will be commissioned at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on 17 November 2018. (U.S. Navy photo #181109-N-II118-005 and 181109-N-II118-030 by MCC Latrice Jackson from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
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1.) More than 5,000 people attended the commissioning ceremony of USS Sioux City (LCS 11).
(U.S. Navy photos #1.) 181117-N-ID678-0002, #2.) 181117-N-BD231-010 , #3.) 181117-N-BD231-036, #4.) 181117-N-BD231-008, #5.) 181117-N-ID678-0006, #6.) 181117-N-BD231-013,
2.) Mayor Bob Scott of Sioux City, left, Vadm. Walter E. "Ted" Carter Jr., superintendent of the Naval Academy, Mary Winnefled, ship's sponsor, and Cmdr. James R. Malone, CO of USS Sioux City (LCS 11), react to remarks during the commissioning ceremony for Sioux City. 3.) CNO Adm. John Richardson delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for USS Sioux City (LCS 11) at the U.S. Naval Academy. 4.) Mayor Bob Scott of Sioux City, delivers remarks during the ceremony. Sioux City is the first ship named for the fourth-largest city in Iowa. 5.) Mayor Bob Scott of Sioux City, passes the long glass to Lt.(jg) Michael Klooster, first OOD, during the commissioning ceremony for USS Sioux City. 6.) Ship's sponsor Mary Winnefeld, left, shakes hands with sailors running to bring USS Sioux City (LCS 11) to life. 7.) Sailors prepare to bring the littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony. 8.) The crew stand watch after bringing the ship to life during the commissioning ceremony for USS Sioux City (LCS 11). #7.) 181117-O-N0101-110 and, #8.) 181117-N-ID678-0004 by Kenneth D. Aston Jr. (photos 1, 2, 5, 8), Stacy Godfrey (photos 3, 4, 6) and Jimmy Infante (photo7) from the Navy News Stand) 1.) 1511036 - 2.) 1511037 - 3.) 1511038 - 4.) 1511039 5.) 1511040 - 6.) 1511041 - 7.) 1511042 - 8.) 1511043 |
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356k | 16 April 2019: Key West, Fla. - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) pulled into the Mole Pier at Truman Harbor today. The USS Sioux City is the
thirteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the sixth of the Freedom variant. It is the first ship named for Sioux City, the fourth-largest city in Iowa. Naval Air Station Key
West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pier-side support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier
training center for surface and subsurface military operations. (U.S. Navy photo #190416-N-KM072-006 , and 190416-N-NJ416-066 by MC3 Arnesia McIntyre from the Navy News Stand) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
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462k | 22 April 2019: Pensacola, Fla. - USS Sioux City prepares to pull in at Naval Air Station Pensacola's Allegheny Pier for a scheduled port visit. The LCS
is a fast, agile, mission focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, while capable of open-ocean tasking, and win against 21st-century coastal threats such as submarines,
mines and swarming small craft. (U.S. Navy photos #190422-N-OY319-009, and 190422-N-OY319-017 by Michael O'Connor from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource | |
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371k | 07 June 2019: Norfolk, Va. - GM1(EXW/SW) Phillip Hanner and GM1(SW) Nicole Clouse fire a 40mm saluting battery as the Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship USS Sioux
City (LCS 11) passes along the Elizabeth River. Sioux City was the tail end of the parade of sail during the 43rd Annual Harborfest in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The event
is America’s longest running and largest free maritime festival, and occurred on 07-09 June 2019 at Norfolk’s Town Point Park. (U.S. Navy photo #190607-N-Tg517-001 by Clay Farrington, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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261k | 07 June 2019: Norfolk, Va. - Visitors aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64) watch as the Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship USS
Sioux City (LCS 11) passes along the Elizabeth River. Sioux City was as the tail end of the parade of sail during the 43rd Annual Harborfest in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The event
is America’s longest running and largest free maritime festival, and occurred on June 7-9, 2019 at Norfolk’s Town Point Park. (U.S. Navy photo #190607-N-TG517-003 by Max Lonzanida, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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334k | 25 July 2020: the Atlantic Ocean - U.S. Navy ships Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), USS Winston S. Churchill
(DDG 81), and the USS Sioux City (LCS 11) participate in the replenishment-at-sea with Canadian supply ship Asterix. Philippine Sea is underway as
part of an integrated training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #200724-N-IE405-1015 by MC2 Indra Beaufort, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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344k | 13 January 2021: the Atlantic Ocean - Sailors conduct a hot pump crew swap of an MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 Detachment
3, aboard the flight deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11). Sioux City is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations
to maintain stability and security in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo #210113-N-RL695-1272 by MC2 Marianne Guemo, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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536k | 02 April 2021: The Atlantic Ocean - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), traverses the Atlantic Ocean. Sioux City is
operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain stability and security in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied
and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo #210402-N-RL695-1114 by MC2 Marianne Guemo, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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171k | 02 April 2021: The Atlantic Ocean - USS Sioux City conducts live-fire exercises with the 57mm gun. Sioux City is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo #210402-N-RL695-2003 by MC2 Marianne Guemo, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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384k | 05 April 2021: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - USS Sioux City enters Naval Station Guantanamo Bay for refueling. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet
area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #210405-N-RL695-1305 by MC2 Marianne Guemo, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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708k | 06 April 2021: The Caribbean Sea - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) participates in an aerial use of force exercise (AUF) with an MH-60S “Sea Hawk” attached to the
“Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, Detachment 3. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task
Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #210406-N-RL695-1130 by MC2 Marianne Guemo, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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135k | 08 April 2021: The Caribbean Sea - An MQ-8B “Firescout” unmanned autonomous helicopter takes off from the flight deck of USS Sioux City (LCS 11).
Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission. (U.S. Navy photo #210408-N-RL695-1022 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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379k | 23 April 2021: Ponce, Puerto Rico - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ships USS Wichita (LCS 13) and USS Sioux City (LCS 11) are moored in Ponce,
Puerto Rico. Sioux City and Wichita are both deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission. (U.S. Navy photo #210423-N-RL695-1028 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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589k | 23 April 2021: The Caribbean Sea - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) recovers an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat after completing a bi-lateral maritime exercise with the
Jamaican Defence Force Coast Guard patrol vessel HMJS George William Gordon. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency
Task Force South’s mission. (U.S. Navy photo #210508-N-RL695-1787 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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572k | 23 May 2021: The Caribbean Sea - USS Sioux City (LCS 11), top, conducts a bi-lateral maritime interdiction exercise with the Dominican Republic Navy Defiant-class
patrol vessel Betelgeuse (GC 102). (U.S. Navy photo #210523-N-RL695-2160 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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563k | 23 June 2021: Martinique, France - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a bilateral maritime exercise with the French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS
Germinal (F735) following a port visit to Martinique, France. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task
Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #210623-N-RL695-2759 and 210623-N-RL695-2192 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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616k | 29 June 2021: The Caribbean Sea - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) participates in a bilateral maritime exercise with
the Dominican Republic Navy coastal patrol vessel Orion (GC 109), Boston Whaler interceptor patrol boat, and Dominican Republic small boat. Sioux City is deployed to
the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #210629-N-RL695-2277 and 210629-N-RL695-2092 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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452k | 04 July 2021: The Caribbean Sea - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and its embarked aviation detachment, participate in
a maritime training exercise with the Freedom-variant littoral combat ships USS Wichita (LCS 13) and USS Billings (LCS 15). This exercise marks the first time three
Freedom-variant littoral combat ships are deployed and operating together. Sioux City, Wichita, and Billings are deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of
operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #210704-N-RL695-1340 and 210704-N-RL695-2100 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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239k | 09 July 2021: The Caribbean Sea - USS Sioux City (LCS 11), transits the Caribbean Sea. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of
operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #210709-N-RL695-1099 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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453k | 23 July 2021: The Caribbean Sea - The littoral combat ships USS Billings (LCS 15) and USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transit together in the Caribbean Sea.
Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #210723-N-RL695-1206 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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849k | 23 July 2021: The Caribbean Sea - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to the “Snowmen” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5, transfers suspected contraband
from Billings (LCS 15) to Sioux City (LCS 11). (U.S. Navy photo #210723-N-RL695-1238 by MC2 Marianne Guemo from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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290k | 09 September 2021: Mayport, Fla. - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) departs Naval Station Mayport for a deployment.
Sioux City is homeported at Naval Station Mayport and is one of four littoral combat ships under Surface Division 21. (U.S. Navy photo #210909-N-GF955-1030 by MC3 Aaron Lau from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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399k | 01 October 2021: The Caribbean Sea - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Snowmen” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5, transports equipment
from USS Billings (LCS 15), to USS Sioux City (LCS 11). Billings and Sioux City are deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations
to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #211001-N-KY668-1145 by MC2 Austin G. Collins from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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463k | 06 October 2021: Ponce, Puerto Rico - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) pulls into Ponce, Puerto Rico, for fuel and provisions. Sioux City is deployed to the
U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #211006-N-KY668-1016 by MC2 Austin G. Collins from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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712k | 30 October 2021: The Caribbean Sea - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), Dominican Republic coastal patrol vessel Orion
(GC 109), and Dominican Republic Boston whaler Regulus (LI-165) participate in a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise with the Dominican Republic. Sioux City is
deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern
Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #211030-N-YD864-2079 by MC3 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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470k | 30 October 2021: The Caribbean Sea - At twilight, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), the Dominican Republic coastal patrol vessel Orion (GC 109), and Dominican
Republic Boston Whaler interceptor Regulus (LI-165) participate a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of
operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Navy photo #211030-N-YD864-2192 by MC3 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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610k | 11 November 2021: Ponce, Puerto Rico - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) is moored pierside during a planned maintenance availability in Ponce. (U.S. Navy photo #211111-N-YD864-1005 by MC3 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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371k | 27 November 2021: San Juan, Puerto Rico - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) sailors man the rails during an outbound sea and anchor detail from San Juan. (U.S. Navy photo #1211127-N-YD864-1017 by MC3 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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165k | 17 December 2021: Mayport, Fla. - The Freedom-variant USS Sioux City (LCS 11) returns home from a deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
Sioux City was deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking
missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #211217-N-DB801-0005 by MC1 Steven Khor from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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241k | 17 December 2021: Mayport, Fla. - Friends and family of the crew assigned to USS Sioux City (LCS 11) welcome home the ship as it returns from a deployment to the
U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #211217-N-DB801-0027 by MC1 Steven Khor from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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272k | 03 May 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) man the rails as
USS Sioux City (LCS 11) comes alongside for a simulated underway replenishment. In the lower photo, Seaman Tejuan Shirley, assigned to Paul Ignatius, signals
to Sioux City during a during a simulated underway replenishment. Paul Ignatius Sioux City and are operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of
naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo #220503-N-DO281-1088 and 220503-N-DO281-1260 by MC2 Trey Fowler from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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224k | 06 May 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Sailors aboard USS Sioux City (LCS 11), secure the life lines for a live fire of the 57mm
main battery on the foc’sle. Lower photo shows said 57mm gun firing. (U.S. Navy photo #220506-N-NR343-1022 and 220506-N-NR343-1049 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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812k | 08 May 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Sailors aboard USS Sioux City (LCS 11), pose for a photo in celebration of Mother’s Day. Sioux City is operating
in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo #220508-N-NR343-1019 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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678k | 09 May 2022: Azores, Portugal - Sailors aboard USS Sioux City (LCS 11), prepare to enter Azores, Portugal for a scheduled logistics stop. Sioux City
is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo #220508-N-NR343-1019 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511089 |
504k | 16 May 2022: The Tyrrhenian Sea - The littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), front, transits the Tyrrhenian Sea alongside the Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations
in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo #220516-DN159-1262 and 220506-N-NR343-1049 by MC3 Crayton Agnew from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511090 |
378k | |||
 1511091 |
451k | 20 May 2022: Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece - USS Sioux City (LCS 11), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla., arrives
at the Marathi NATO Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, to undergo scheduled preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance checks ensure the ship remains fully mission capable while
deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where
they are needed when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #220520-N-YD328-0049 and 220520-N-YD328-0119 by Nicholas S. Tenorio from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511092 |
421k | |||
 1511093 |
360k | 29 May 2022: The Suez Canal - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Suez Canal. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet
area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo #220529-N-NR343-1084 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511094 |
521k | 31 May 2022: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Sioux City is deployed
to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo #220531-N-NR343-2075 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511095 |
347k | 06 June 2022: Port of Djibouti - Upper, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron One (MSRON-1) 34-ft patrol boat provides security to port operations tugboats and
littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) as it pulls into the port of Djibouti. Lower, Port operations tugboats assist Sioux City as it pulls into the port. (U.S. Navy photo #220605-N-MC805-0021 and 220606-N-QB805-753 by GM3 Emma N. McLeod from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511096 |
331k | |||
 1511097 |
230k | 07 June 2022: The Gulf of Aden - Senior Chief Fire Controlman David Yanvary approaches the littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while participating in
visit board search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat in the Gulf of Aden. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help
ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo #220529-N-NR343-1084 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511098 |
781k | 18 June 2022: The Gulf of Aden - Littoral combat ship Sioux City transits the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Navy photo #220618-N-NR343-1128 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511099 |
415k | 23 June 2022: Fajairuh, United Arab Emirates - Chief Boatswain’s Mate Johnny Weitzel assists in guiding Sioux City pierside in the port of Fujairah. (U.S. Navy photo #220623-N-NR343-1042 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511100 |
540k | 24 June 2022: The Strait of Hormuz - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transit the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Navy photo #220624-N-NR343-2906 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511101 |
240k | 25 June 2022: Bahrain - The littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Bay of Bahrain. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th
Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo #220625-N-NR343-2027 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511102 |
393k | 26 June 2022: The Arabian Gulf - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), U.S. Coast guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC
Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East
region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo #220626-N-NS602-1402 by MCC Roland A. Franklin from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511103 |
354k | 26 June 2022: The Arabian Gulf - A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel and Sioux City sail in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo #220626-N-NS602-1329 by MCC Roland A. Franklin from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511104 |
247k | 26 June 2022: The Arabian Gulf - A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel and Sioux City sail in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo #220626-N-NS602-1271 by MCC Roland A. Franklin from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511105 |
326k | 26 June 2022: The Arabian Gulf - A Saildrone Explorer, Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship Sioux City, and U.S. Coast Guard cutter
USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) sail in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo #220626-N-NS602-1191 by MCC Roland A. Franklin from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511106 |
273k | 20 July 2022: Duqm, Oman - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) is moored pierside for scheduled refueling in Duqm, Oman. Sioux City is
deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo #220720-N-NR343-1075 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511107 |
232k | 24 July 2022: The Gulf of Aden - Chief Gunner’s Mate Mathew Dick relays messages aboard Sioux City while observing the take-off and landing of the MH-60S Sea
Hawk Helicopter assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 22. (U.S. Navy photo #220724-N-NR343-1080 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511108 |
450k | 30 July 2022: The Red Sea - Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a passing exercise with Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria
(F 911) while transiting the Red Sea. ENS Alexandria (F 911) is the former USS Copeland (FFG 25). Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area
of operations. (U.S. Navy photo #220730-N-NR343-1677 and 220730-N-NR343-1896 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511109 |
271k | |||
 1511110 |
340k | 07 August 2022: Augusta Bay, Italy - Sailors aboard USS Sioux City (LCS 11) prepare to moor pierside in Augusta Bay. Sioux City is on a scheduled
deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo #220807-N-NR343-1014 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511111 |
278k | 08 August 2022: Augusta Bay, Italy - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside in Augusta Bay, Italy. (U.S. Navy photo #220808-N-NR343-2002 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511112 |
750k | 14 August 2022: The Mediterranean Sea - Sailors pose for a photo on the forecastle aboard Sioux City while transiting the Mediterranean Sea. Sioux City
is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo #220814-N-NR343-1059 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511113 |
365k | 15 August 2022: Rota, Spain - The littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside at Naval Station Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo #220815-N-NR343-1260 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511114 |
263k | 20 August 2022: The English Channel - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) passes the White Cliffs of Dover as she transits the English Channel. (U.S. Navy photo #220820-N-NR343-1034 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511115 |
424k | 21 August 2022: Zeebrugge, Belgium - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pier side in Zeebrugge, Belgium during a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #220821-N-NR343-1039 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511116 |
264k | 24 August 2022: Fredericia, Denmark - USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moors pierside for a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #220824-N-NR343-2014 by MC3 Nicholas A. Russell from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511117 |
507k | 14 August 2023: Mayport, Fla. - Commander Michael Gossett, Commanding Officer, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), salutes his arrival during a decommissioning ceremony for
the ship at Naval Station Mayport. LCS 11 was the first US Navy vessel to bear the name of Sioux City, Iowa and was home ported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Sioux City returned
from 4th Fleet to complete her first successful deployment on 04 December 2020. (U.S. Navy photo #230814-N-OZ224-1132 by MC1 Brandon J. Vinson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511118 |
335k | 14 August 2023: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors attached to USS Sioux City (LCS 11), stand in ranks during a decommissioning ceremony for the ship at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo #230814-N-OZ224-1158 by MC1 Brandon J. Vinson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511119 |
285k | 14 August 2023: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors assigned to the USS Sioux City, exit the ship for the final time during a decommissioning ceremony for the LCS 11 at Naval
Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo #230814-N-OZ224-1170 by MC1 Brandon J. Vinson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
 1511120 |
219k | 14 August 2023: Mayport, Fla. - A Sailor assigned to USS Sioux City, takes down the ensign for the final time during a decommissioning ceremony for the ship. (U.S. Navy photo #230814-N-OZ224-1160 by MC1 Brandon J. Vinson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
| Sioux City Memorabilia |
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| Ship's Emblem  Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler |
Challenge Coin  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski |
Challenge Coin  Courtesy of Mike Smolinski |
| Sioux City History |
| View the USS Sioux City (LCS 11) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site. |
| Sioux City's Commanding Officers | |||||
| Blue Crew (LCS Crew 110, The Griffins) | Gold Crew (LCS Crew 106, The Makos) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.) 17 Nov. 2018 | Cmdr. James R. Malone (enl. '86 / ECP '98) (Holly Grove, Ark.) | 1.) 17 Nov. 2018 | Cmdr. Kevin B. O’Brien (NROTC '98) (Hanson, Mass.) | ||
| 2.) 05 Apr. 2019 | Cmdr. Chavius Germaine Lewis (OCS '00) (Sylvester, Ga.) | 2.) .. Aug. 2019 | Cmdr. Daniel Alexander Reiher (USNA '01) (N. J.) | ||
| 3.) 03 Sep. 2020 | Cmdr. Wade Smith (OCS '01) | 3.) 23 Dec. 2020 | Cmdr. Bradford C. Tonder* (enl. '92) | ||
| 4.) 03 Dec. 2020 | Cmdr. Steven S. Whitworth (enl. ‘91 / ECP Citadel ‘03) (Fayetteville, Tenn.) | 4.) 11 Feb. 2022 | Cmdr. Joseph Caldwell (OCS '01) | ||
| - | - | - | 5.) 03 Mar. 2022 | Cmdr. Daniel J. Virgets (USNA '04) (Ocala, Fla.) | |
| - | - | - | 6.) 14 Jul. 2023 | Cmdr. Michael J. Gossett (NROTC '07) (Ithica, N. Y.) | |
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