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NavSource Online: Littoral Warship Photo Archive


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BMCS, USN (Ret.)

Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21)


"Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam"
(I Will Find A Way Or Make One)

"Minneapolis-Saint Paul, The Ship"     -    "Minneapolis-Saint Paul, The People"


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499k 18 July 2019: Duluth, Minn. – Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) judge sand sculptures at the Park Point Sand Modeling Contest as part of Duluth Navy Week. The Navy Office of Community Outreach uses the Navy Week program to bring Navy Sailors, equipment and displays to approximately 14 American cities each year for a week-long schedule of outreach engagements designed for Americans to experience firsthand how the U.S. Navy is the Navy the nation needs.

(U.S. Navy photo #190718-N-AV754-1015 by MC2 Evan Thompson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul
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197k 08 July 2020: Marinette, Wis. - Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite tours the future Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) with Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine leadership at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard. Secretary Braithwaite visited five shipyard locations to view current work, tour facilities, and meet with shipbuilders​ to discuss industrial base economic wellness and workforce health, ensuring all are able to support Navy priorities for Sailors and Marines.

(U.S. Navy photo #200708-N-PM193-3281 by MC2 Alexander C. Kubitza from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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292k 24 June 2021: St. Paul, Minn. - Commander Alfonza White, commanding officer of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship PCU Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), speaks with members of the Minnesota House of Representatives shortly after the crew was recognized during Thursday’s session. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the second ship to bear the name. (U.S. Navy photo by .

(U.S. Navy photo #210625-N-ZZ999-0003 by Lt. William Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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839k 24 June 2021: St. Paul, Minn. - Officers and Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship PCU Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) are recognized during Thursday’s Minnesota Twins pregame show.

(U.S. Navy photo #210625-N-ZZ999-0004 by Lt. William Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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147k 09 November 2021: Mayport, Fla. - Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Kendall Cochran, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (PCU) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), trains using computer-generated simulations during Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE) scenarios at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Detachment Southeast, LCS Training Facility. All Sailors and officers assigned to an LCS train in watch stations using virtual reality technology, and are required to demonstrate proficiency in their respective watch stations before manning live, shipboard watches.

(U.S. Navy photo #211109-N-JS726-0076 by MCC David Holmes from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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100k 31 August 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Fire Controlman 1st Class Paris Henighan stands watch in the mission control center (MCC) aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21). USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is scheduled to participate in Fleet Week Maryland 2022.

(U.S. Navy photo #220831-N-YD864-1003 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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226k 02 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Marcel Marshall heaves a line during an in-bound sea and anchor evolution to Annapolis, aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21). USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is scheduled to participate in Fleet Week Maryland 2022.

(U.S. Navy photo #220902-N-YD864-1020 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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229k 02 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jewel Barber stands watch during a public tour of the littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Annapolis, Md.

(U.S. Navy photo #220902-N-YD864-2050 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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280k 02 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Lt. Joseph Varello gives public tours of the littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Annapolis, Md.

(U.S. Navy photo #220902-N-YD864-2028 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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370k 03 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Operations Specialist 1st Class Joshua Powers gives tours of USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul to United States Naval Academy midshipmen and their families in Annapolis.

(U.S. Navy photo #220903-N-YD864-1010 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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237k 04 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Information Systems Technician 1st Class Ho Siu and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Bobby Carter fold the ensign after participating in colors aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul in Annapolis.

(U.S. Navy photo #220904-N-YD864-1025 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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162k 05 September 2022: Annapolis, Maryland - Operations Specialist 1st Class Demario Carmichael addresses a tour group aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul in Annapolis.

(U.S. Navy photo #220905-N-YD864-1009 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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162k 13 September 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jacobi Coleman completes an inventory check during routine operations aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida.

(U.S. Navy photo #220913-N-YD864-1041 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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210k 14 September 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class F. Williams prepares to lower the flight deck nets aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul in preparation of the ship's MOB-A certification.

(U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-YD864-3002 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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181k 14 September 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Anthony Thomas and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kyle Jaycoe guide refueling operations aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul during the ship's MOB-A certification.

(U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-YD864-3083 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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263k 14 September 2022: The Atlantic Ocean - Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Anthony Thomas and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Natalie Meehan remove a Jacob’s ladder from the flight deck of Minneapolis-Saint Paul in preparation of the ship's MOB-A certification.

(U.S. Navy photo #220914-N-YD864-3005 by MC2 Juel Foster from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

"Minneapolis-Saint Paul, The Ship"     -    "Minneapolis-Saint Paul, The People"


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