NavSource Online: Littoral Warship Photo Archive
Montgomery (LCS 8)
"Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere"
(We Dare Defend Our Rights)
"Montgomery, The Ship" - "Montgomery, The People"
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41k | 08 November 2016: San Diego, Cal. - Petty Officer 2nd Class James Eggers kisses his girlfriend Richelle McDonald as he arrives in San Diego aboard the littoral combat
ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Montgomery arrived at its new homeport of San Diego after completing its maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #110816-N-FC195-098 by SN Trenton Kotlarz, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) |
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257k | 23 February 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Cmdr. Mark Stefanik, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship Montgomery, discusses the ship's engineering
capabilities with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Director of Ships and Weapons Division, Capt. Shinichi Imayoshi. Montgomery is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the
region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing the fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #170223-N-OS767-054 by FC1 Nathaniel J. Wells, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) | ||
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257k | 13 March 2017: The Pacific Ocean - Lt.(jg) John Homola demonstrates the ship control console functionality to a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspector
during final contract trials for littoral combat ship USS Montgomery. Montgomery is the fourth littoral combat ship of the Independence variety which
features an innovative trimaran hull, designed to offer unparalleled stability for marine and aviation operations in severe sea states. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #170313-N-VV532-002 by ET1 Adam Ross, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) | ||
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 5.) 217k28 April 2017: San Diego, Cal. - USS Montgomery's Blue Crew holds a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck. Montgomery Blue is conducting training and certification in their homeport of San Diego, California, in preparation for assuming duties onboard Montgomery. 1.) Montgomery sailors stand in ranks on the ship's flight deck during a change of command ceremony for the Blue Crew. 2.) Cmdr Daniel Straub addresses guests and crew during a change of command ceremony for Montgomery's Blue Crew. 3.) Commander Daniel Straub is relieved by Commander Wayne Liebold during the change of command ceremony. 4.) Command Master Chief Michelle-Ann Hastings presents a gift from the Chiefs Mess to departing Cmdr. Daniel Straub. 5.) Cmdr. Wayne Liebold’s young daughter helps him affix his Command at Sea pin at the change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photos VIRIN #'s170428-N-EO550-075, #170428-N-VV532-076, #170428-N-VV532-122, #170428-N-VV532-108, and #170428-N-VV532-177 by YN1 Luc-Rikardo R. Fils and ET1 Adam J. Ross, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) 1508p004 1508p005 1508p006 1508p007 1508p008 | ||||
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230k | 09 May 2017: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors from USS Montgomery Crew Gold stand in formation during an exchange of command ceremony held on board the ship. During
the ceremony, Montgomery Blue relieved Montgomery Gold and assumed command of the ship. Montgomery recently completed Final Contract Trials and
several Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trial events. (U.S. Navy photo #170509-N-VV532-002 by ET1 Adam Ross, from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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506k | 19 April 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Senior Chief Damage Controlman Raymund Carig, assigned to Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, conducts hose handling training
with members of Montgomery during a training session conducted onboard the ship. Montgomery is conducting pre-light off assessment training to complete
a post shakedown availability. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #180419-N-VV532-002 by ET1 Adam J. Ross, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) | ||
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339k | 22 June 2018: the Pacific Ocean - Lt. Michael Owens (center left) pilots Montgomery as the ship approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler
USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) during an underway replenishment. LCS is a high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatant designed for operations in the littoral
environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface
combatants. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #062218-N-VV532-005 by ET1 Adam J. Ross, from the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) | ||
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78k | 19 April 2019: San Diego, Cal. Chief Fire Controlman Marcus G. Banez, from Oceanside, Calif., acts as combat systems manager on the bridge of Montgomery. Montgomery is getting underway in the Eastern Pacific to conduct routine training. Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Andrew S. Powell, from Rocky Mount, N.C., reports a surface contact to the bridge as Gunner's Mate 2nd Class John Eric Faulkner, from Knoxville, Tenn., mans a .50-caliber machine gun aboard Montgomery as the ship transits a simulated mine detection area. (U.S. Navy photos #190419-N-IA905-1068 and #190419-N-IA905-1078 by MC2 Morgan K. Nall from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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 4.) 171k20 April 2019: the Pacific Ocean - USS Montgomery is underway in the eastern Pacific conducting routine training. Warfare tactics instructors from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center are providing over-the-shoulder mentoring and training. 1.) OS2 Eric Del Rio tracks a surface contact as Lt. Christin Sagui provides mentoring and training. 2.) Lt. Christopher Tam serves as the tactical action officer as Lt. Robert Pfeiffer provides mentoring and training. 3.) FC1 Charles A. Scottsmith serves as combat systems manager as Lt. Christin Sagui provides mentoring and training. 4.) Lt. Ryan Griffith acts as the tactical action officer as Cmdr. Edward Rosso observes operations during a surface warfare scenario. (U.S. Navy photos #'s 1.) 190420-N-IA905-1006, # 2.) 190420-N-IA905-1006, # 3.) 190420-N-IA905-1027, and # 4.) 190420-N-IA905-1038 by MC2 Morgan K. Nall, from the Navy News Stand) 1508p014 1508p015 1508p016 1508p017 | ||||
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152k | 29 June 2019: Davao City, Philippines - USS Montgomery (LCS 8) visits Davao City for a scheduled port visit. Fast, agile and mission-focused,
littoral combat ships are designed to operate in near-shore environments. Montgomery is on her first deployment and currently deployed to Southeast Asia Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kerri Corcoran prepares to throw out a line to a tug boat coming alongside Montgomery to escort it into Davao City. Chief Boatswains Mate Jericho Tracy speaks to media during a ship tour after Montgomery arrives in Davao City. (U.S. Navy photos #190629-N-NI298-0333 and #190629-N-NI298-0569 by MC2 Tristan Barth from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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202k | 06 July 2019: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Cmdr. Edward Rosso points out something to sailors standing watch on Montgomery's bridge as the ship arrives in
Singapore during a rotational deployment. Montgomery's arrival in Singapore marks the fourth deployment of littoral combat ships to Southeast Asia. Fast, agile and networked
surface combatants, LCS are optimized for operating in the near-shore environments. (U.S. Navy photo #190706-N-NI298-0010 by MC2 Tristin Barth, from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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114k | 08 July 2019: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, charge d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, observes the view from the commanding officer's
chair on the bridge of Montgomery while in Singapore for a rotational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #190708-N-EI808-046 by Lt.(jg) Hazel Arceo from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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254k | 31 July 2019: Surabaya, Indonesia - Commander Edward Rosso, commanding officer of Montgomery, is greeted by traditional Indonesian dancers during a welcoming
ceremony hosted by the Indonesian navy (TNI-AL) in the port of Tanjung Perak after the ship arrived for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. CARAT, the U.S. Navy's
longest running regional exercise in South and Southeast Asia, strengthens partnerships between regional navies and enhances maritime security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #190731-N-FV739-176 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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187k | 05 August 2019: The Java Sea - Lt.(jg) Hazel Arceo and Lt.(jg) Aidan Ricard stand watch on the bridge of USS Montgomery (LCS 8) as the ship transits for a
replenishment-at-sea exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. (U.S. Navy photo #190805-N-FV739-0064 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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200k | 03 September 2019: The Gulf of Thailand - Chief Logistics Specialist Jesus Reyes directs traffic from the helicopter tower as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to depart the flight deck of Montgomery as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). The first AUMX, co-led by the
U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S. and all 10 ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in
Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo #190903-N-JN784-1084 by MC1 Alexandra Seeley from the Navy News Stand) | ||
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168k | 04 September 2019: The Gulf of Thailand - U.S. Navy Gunners Mate First Class Nicholas Rios boards a training vessel during a joint visit, board, search and seizure training
drill with the Royal Thai Navy as part of the first ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). The first AUMX, co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S.
and all ten ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo #190904-N-NI298-0123 by MC2 Tristin Barth from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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244k | 04 September 2019: The Gulf of Thailand - U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class John Eric Faulkner and Royal Thai Navy Radioman 1st Class Patompoom Natebamg work shoulder-to-shoulder
during a joint visit, board, search and seizure training drill as part of the first ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #190904-N-NI298-0265 by MC2 Tristin Barth from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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199k | 30 October 2019: The South China Sea - Commander Matthew Richter, commanding officer of USS Montgomery Gold Crew, provides a tour of the bridge to Royal Brunei
Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Brunei. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies'
abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo #191030-N-FV739-0694 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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183k | 30 October 2019: The South China Sea - Lt. Laura Burzenski, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, demonstrates unmanned aerial vehicle
MQ-8B Firescout capabilities and configurations with Royal Brunei Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Brunei. (U.S. Navy photo #191030-N-FV739-0760 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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308k | 31 October 2019: Muara, Brunei - U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Matt Matthews arrives aboard USS Montgomery for a tour of the ship during CARAT Brunei.
In the lower photo the Ambassador is given a tour of Montgomery's bridge (U.S. Navy photo #191031-N-FV739-0065 and 191031-N-FV739-0147 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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169k | 31 October 2019: Muara, Brunei - Lt.(jg) Israel Varela, collateral duty public affairs officer for Montgomery, is interviewed by local media during a media
availability event in support of CARAT Brunei. (U.S. Navy photo #191031-N-FV739-0179 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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626k | 31 October 2019: Muara, Brunei - Royal Brunei Armed Forces and U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Montgomery play soccer during a sports day event. (U.S. Navy photo #191031-N-FV739-0228 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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356k | 02 December 2019: Changi Naval Base, Singapore - Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, addresses members of the crew during a tour onboard USS Montgomery.
Montgomery is on a rotational deployment to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner
navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #191202-N-FV739-0115 by MC2 Christopher A. Veloicaza from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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205k | 10 January 2020: Singapore - Lt. Vanessa Prado scans the horizon from Montgomery while underway. (U.S. Navy photo #200110-N-AT530-1033 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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94k | 11 January 2020: The South China Sea - Chief Electronics Technician Ryan Davis, assigned to Montgomery, holds ammunition during a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #200111-N-AT530-1303 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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136k | 11 January 2020: The South China Sea - Chief Gunner’s Mate Jeremiah Hindel, right, assigned to Montgomery, reviews parts of a .50 caliber machine gun with
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Max Krone during a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #200111-N-AT530-1299 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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187k | 12 January 2020: The South China Sea - Lcdr. Nicholas Haubrich, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, inspects the engine of an MQ-8B Navy Fire Scout on the
flight deck of Montgomery. (U.S. Navy photo #200112-N-AT530-1076 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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174k | 20 January 2020: The South China Sea - Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Perry, assigned to Montgomery, hauls in a line during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo #200120-N-AT530-1200 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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136k | 21 January 2020: The South China Sea - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Allen Dominguez, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, inspects the transmission
of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hanger bay of Montgomery. (U.S. Navy photo #200121-N-AT530-1051 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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178k | 25 January 2020: The South China Sea - Senior Chief Operations Specialist Daniel Garcia, assigned to Montgomery, stands watch in combat during routine operations
near the Johnson Reef in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #200125-N-AT530-1114 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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206k | 25 January 2020: The South China Sea - Lt. Trevor Kent stands watch on the bridge of Montgomery during routine operations near the Johnson Reef in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo #200125-N-AT530-1124 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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133k | 25 January 2020: The South China Sea - Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Joseph Anderson hauls in a line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard Montgomery. (U.S. Navy photo #200127-N-AT530-1112 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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305k | 26 January 2020: The South China Sea - Culinary Specialist Seaman Dustin Fontenot displays cookies he is preparing for the ship's crew aboard Montgomery. (U.S. Navy photo #200126-N-AT530-1080 by MC2 Chris Roys from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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207k | 06 April 2020: U.S. 7TH Fleet, The Pacific Ocean - Information Systems Technician 1st Class Brian Deosaran, from Honey Creek, Iowa, makes face covers for the crew of
Montgomery in order to align with CDC recommendations regarding COVID 19. (U.S. Navy photo #200406-N-EI808-1005 by Lt. Hazel Arceo from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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153k | 10 April 2020: The South China Sea - Gunners Mate 1st Class Cody Bernaiche prepares to shoot a gun during small arms weapons proficiency training. Montgomery,
part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo #200410-N-EI808-0155 by Lt. Hazel Arceo from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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158k | 10 June 2020: San Diego, Cal. - Operations Specialist 1st Class Alexander Favreau kisses his girlfriend, Alyssa Romer, as he disembarks Montgomery returning to
its homeport of San Diego following the successful completion a 12-month rotational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #200610-N-VN584-2305 by MC2 Alex Corona from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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243k | 25 August 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Commander Austin Duff, a native of Gig Harbor, Wash., center, gives remarks prior to being relieved as commanding officer of USS
Montgomery (LCS 8) Blue Crew by Commander Joseph Bubulka, a native of Easton, Pa., right, during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base San Diego. Below, Commander
Joseph Bubulka gives remarks as the newest commanding officer of Montgomery's Blue Crew. (U.S. Navy photo #210825-N-DH124-0016 and #210825-N-DH124-0037 by MCC Rosalie Chang from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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187k | 30 November 2021: San Diego, Cal. - Commander Wayne Gehman, left is relieved by Commander Michael Tyree, right, as commanding officer officer of USS Montgomery
(LCS 8) Gold Crew, during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo #211130-N-NO820-1003 by GM2 Joseph Anderson from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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 3.) 211kFriday, 18 February 2022: The Pacific Ocean USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts live-fire exercises during routine underway operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. In photo #1 Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Eliajah Garciarico, from San Angelo, Texas, fires an M240B machine gun. Photo #2 shows Chief Gunner’s Mate Robert Landeros firin an M240B machine gun, and photo #3 is Chief Gunner’s Mate Nik Waugh firing a .50-caliber machine gun. (U.S. Navy photos #220218-N-NK931-618, #220218-N-NK931-670, and #220218-N-NK931-718 by Lt.(jg) Samuel Hardgrove from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) 1.) 1508p050 - 2.) 1508p051 - 3.) 1508p052 | ||||
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367k | 20 April 2022: The Eastern Pacific Ocean – Brothers Lt. Angelo Lonero, left, and Cmdr. Dustin Lonero, commanding officer of Montgomery, talk in front of an
MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. Lt. Lonero embarked aboard Montgomery, the ship his brother commands, during routine underway operations in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #220420-N-NK931-739 by Lt.(jg) Samuel Hardgrove from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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190k | 16 May 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Mineman Senior Chief Petty Officer David Wall, assigned to Commander, Mine Division Twelve, briefs members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
on littoral combat ship capabilities during a tour aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). (U.S. Navy photo #220516-N-ZS023-1091 by MC2 Vance Hand from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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212k | 11 July 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Commander Dustin Lonero, left, commanding officer of Montgomery, explains the ship’s capabilities to U.S. Congressional
Representative Barry Moore. Representative Moore and staff from the House Veterans' Affairs Committee visited the ship as part of a waterfront familiarization tour of Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #220711-N-KB922-006 by Lt. Cole Roberts from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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140k | 29 July 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Jayce Bridette, son of Chief Quartermaster Johanna Lopez, controls a fire hose on the flight deck of Montgomery during a
"Friends and Family Day". (U.S. Navy photo #220728-N-NK931-123 by Lt.(jg) Samuel Hardgrove from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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125k | 29 July 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Engineman First Class Vincent Decker and Aidan Toohig, son of Commander Robert Toohig, control a fire hose on the flight deck of
Montgomery during a "Friends and Family Day". (U.S. Navy photo #220728-N-NK931-934 by Lt.(jg) Samuel Hardgrove from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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165k | 29 July 2022: San Diego, Cal. - Shae Lonero, son of commanding officer Commander Dustin Lonero, sits in the captain’s chair of Montgomery during a "Friends and Family Day". (U.S. Navy photo #220728-N-NK931-171 by Lt.(jg) Samuel Hardgrove from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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148k | 14 October 2022: The Eastern Pacific Ocean - Commander Edison Rush III, left, commanding officer of Montgomery, shakes hands with Captain Dustin Lonero, immediate
past commanding officer of Montgomery, following their underway change of command. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo #221014-N-N0820-1489 from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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226k | 03 November 2022: San Diego, Cal. - USS Montgomery Chief Electrician’s Mate Jonathan Archila, answers questions posed by Sea Cadets during a Fleet Week San
Diego Foundation STEM Days ship tour. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo #221103-N-NO820-1003 from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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374k | 07 December 2022: The Pacific Ocean - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Hernandez, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Heath Vanslyke exit the rotor arc of
an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during a vertical replenishment exercise on the flight deck of Montgomery. Montgomery,
along with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), is underway off the coast of Southern California in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the NASA Artemis
I Orion spacecraft recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command and service capabilities to determine best practices for
safely retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. Montgomery, homeported in San Diego, has flexible surface warfare capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support
NASA, including its 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat and large mission bay. In the lower photo, CS3 Joseph Hernandez prepares chocks and chains during flight operations on the flight deck of
Montgomery (U.S. Navy photo #221207-N-TT059-1269 and #221207-N-TT059-1629 by MC2 Lily Gebauer from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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230k | 08 December 2022: The Pacific Ocean - Engineman 2nd Class Elijah Lamb tests water in the mission bay of Montgomery while underway in support of the NASA Artemis
I Orion spacecraft recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command and service capabilities to determine best practices for safely
retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. (U.S. Navy photo #221208-N-TT059-1026 by MC2 Lily Gebauer from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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Four views of USS Montgomery (LCS 8) taking in lines while preparing to get underway from San Diego to support the recovery of NASA’s Orion spacecraft following the launch
of Artemis I. Montgomery, along with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the recovery.
The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command and service capabilities to determine best practices for safely retrieving spacecraft
capable of carrying humans into space. Montgomery, homeported in San Diego, has flexible surface warfare capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including its 11-meter
rigid hull inflatable boat and large mission bay. 1.) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Brandon Michaels, from Long Beach, California, throws a heaving line from Montgomery. ..........................221206-N-TT059-1158 2.) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jessie Caulson, from Willacooche, Georgia, hauls a line aboard Montgomery while getting underway. ...................................221206-N-TT059-1099 3.) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jeffrey Brooks, from Cleveland, hauls in a line aboard Montgomery while getting underway. .....................................................221206-N-TT059-1006 4.) Sailors stow away lines aboard Montgomery while getting underway from San Diego. ..........................................................................................................................221206-N-TT059-1074 (Photos by MC2 Lily Gebauer, courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 1.) 1508064 2.) 1508065 3.) 1508066 4.) 1508067 | ||||
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220k | 09 February 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to Chief Fire Controlman Mike Keller assigned to
during a tour. Kitchener evaluated Montgomery’s current state of readiness and met with sailors. (U.S. Navy photo #230209-N-OP825-1078 by MC3 Erica Higa from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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139k | 20 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Lt. Russell Carvajal, a native of Lake Elsinore, Ca., explains the tactical employment of weapons systems onboard Montgomery
during an Air Defense Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #230320-N-NO250-1010 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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226k | 20 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Lt.(jg) Alexander Dawson left, a native of Leander, Texas, and Chief Boastwain's Mate Jino Domingo, a native of San Deigo, Calif., stand
Officer of the Deck and Junior Officer of the Deck aboard Montgomery in a tactical formation. (U.S. Navy photo #230320-N-NO250-1011 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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187k | 21 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Gage Spires, left, a native of Gainesville, Ga., and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Rendon, a native of
Laredo, Texas, prepare flight deck gear while Montgomery serves as the ready flight deck for ships in company. (U.S. Navy photo #230321-N-NO250-1008 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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158k | 21 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Lt. Marvince Benjamin, left, a native of San Diego, Calif., coordinates with Warfare Tactics Instructor Lt. Cmdr. Kodi Lock while
Montgomery conducts a simulated straits transit and surface warfare exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #230321-N-NO250-1010 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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103k | 23 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Gunners Mate 1st Class Tara Fitzsimmons, a native of Wildwood, N.J., uses stationary binoculars to view Montgomery while
the ship conducts tactical close quarters maneuvering during an advanced surface warfare exercise. Montgomery is participating in Carrier Strike Group ONE’s Surface Warfare
Advanced Tactics Training. (U.S. Navy photo #230323-N-NO250-1035 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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202k | 23 March 2023: San Diego, Cal. - Lt. Marvince Benjamin, a native of San Diego, Ca., decodes fleet tactical signals (FLTTAC) aboard Montgomery to enable
ships in company to remain in formation while conducting an advanced surface warfare exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #230323-N-NO250-1020 by Lt.(jg) Annie Rafferty from the Defense Visual Info. Distribution Service) | ||
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