Sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 1, prepare a MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system for stowage on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS More
An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35, the Navy’s first composite expeditionary helicopter squadron, conducts ground turns on the flig More
Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Jason Wiedemann, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 1, controls the hook release during a vertical replenishment of the littora More
Robert Blake, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, left, speaks with Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti, center, and Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104 command More
Visitors take a photo in front of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during a tour of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) while docked in Jakarta as part of a 5-day port visit to Indonesia. Currently on More
Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104 commanding officer, left, greets Mr. Blair Hall, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, right, on the flight deck of the littoral combat s More
USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) gets underway from Singapore to support AirAsia flight QZ8501 search efforts at the request of the Indonesian government. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the A More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Adam Garnett signals an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Fort Worth i More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Francis Elevado, left, and Chief Fire Controlman William Stanford, right, both assigned to littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth’s (LCS 3) Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 3, More
Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) operates near the location where AirAsia Flight QZ8501’s tail was discovered. Fort Worth is currently supporting Indonesian-led efforts to locate the downed aircraft. More
A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) flies over Crest Onyx, an offshore supply ship that lifted the tail of Air Asia Flight QZ8501 from the sea floor. Fort Worth a More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), left, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197), right, conduct a replenishment-at-sea as the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) steams More
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) conducts a replenishment at sea with underway replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197). Fort Worth is currently on station in the Java Sea and supporting Indones More
Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while suppor More
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), bottom, and the guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia fl More
Hull Technician 2nd Class David Curtato from Redding, California, welds a muffler for the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth’s (LCS 3) main propulsion diesel engine using facilities aboard the guided missile d More
Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104 commanding officer, gives an overview of the ship’s bridge equipment to Puneet Talwar, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Political-Militar More
Chief Machinist Mate Benjamin Carnes prepares to start the main engines aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebal More
150209-N-DC018-159 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore – (Feb. 9, 2015) – Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, commanding officer of LCS Crew 104 give Rear Adm. Lai Chung Han, Republic of Singapore chief of Navy, and his staff More
150214-N-DC018-110 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (Feb. 14, 2015) Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104 commanding officer, gives a tour of the ship’s bridge to Vice Adm. William Hilarides, commander More
SEMBAWANG, Singapore (Feb. 17, 2015) Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater, LCS Crew 104 commanding officer, right, transfers command of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) to Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, LCS Crew 103 More
150219-N-VO234-015 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (Feb. 19, 2015) Sailors handle mooring lines during a sea and anchor detail aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational dep More
150220-N-VO234-065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 20, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Tlaltecatcin Garcia, left, from Willis, Texas, assigned to Surface Warfare (SUW) Mission Package, Detachment 1, fires an M4A1 carbine d More
150222-N-VO234-165 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2015) An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 2, prepares to land on the flight deck of the littora More
150226-N-VO234-089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Thomas Culbertson, from Media, Pa., a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer for Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 1, currently emba More
150227-N-VO234-208 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 27, 2015) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Kahla Dyer-Dunn, from Devils Lake, N.D., assigned to LCS Crew 103, directs an MH-60R helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squa More
150309-N-VO234-057 WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 9, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to LCS Crew 103, man the bridge of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during Foal Eagle 201 More
150310-N-VO234-039 WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 10, 2015) Engineman 1st Class Miguel Cantu, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class John Dahlstrom, right, both assigned to Surface Warfare Miss More
150314-N-VO234-006 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 14, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, left, commanding officer of LCS Crew 103, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), presents a More
150318-N-VO234-008 SASEBO, Japan (March 18, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) crew 103 commanding officer, speaks to members of the Japanese media during a media tour aboard the littoral combat More
150328-N-VO234-009 EAST CHINA SEA (March 28, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Anthony Ugolini, from Los Angeles, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 2, currently embarked ab More
150406-N-VO234-030 DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), Crew 103, greets counterparts during the welcoming ceremony for Na More
150408-N-VO234-156 DA NANG Vietnam (April 8, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Ian Capenito, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, currently embarked aboard the littoral More
150430-N-VO234-049 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2015) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, takes off from the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LC More
150511-N-VO234-286 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) conducts routine patrols in international waters of the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands as the People’s More
150512-N-VO234-008 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 12, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Ian Carpenito, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, observes the littoral combat ship USS More
150520-N-VO234-024 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (May 20, 2015) Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brandi Spencer, assigned to LCS Crew 103, pipes Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard aboard the littor More
150527-N-MK881-080 SINGAPORE (May 27, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donnie Jones, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat shi More
150529-N-MK881-134 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (May 29, 2015) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Byron Lemmons and Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Jason Haspel prepare lines on the forecastle of the littoral combat ship US More
150531-N-MK881-216 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (May 31, 2015) Cmdr. Rich Jarrett, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), gives a tour of Fort Worth to, from left to right, U.S. More
150602-N-MK881-292 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 2, 2015) Sailors assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), enter the waterbor More
150603-N-MK881-343 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 3, 2015) Sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, make final preparations to fly the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system on the fli More
150701-N-MK881-376 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 1, 2015) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Goodloe works in the galley aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment More
150607-N-MK881-425 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (June 7, 2015) Second Class sands the hatch to the mission control center of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational d More
150611-N-MK881-506 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (June 11, 2015) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Eric Kammermeier, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Robert Wytaske, both assigned to Helicopter Maritime S More
150612-N-MK881-586 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (June 12, 2015) Cmdr. Michel Falzone, LCS Crew 102 executive officer, passes food down a working party aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a More
150617-N-MK881-720 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 17, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Steele, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS F More
150618-N-MK881-739 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 19, 2015) Culinary Specialist Seaman Janae Moore, left, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Byron Lemmons prepare food for lunch aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort W More
150621-N-MK881-835 PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES (June 21, 2015) Cmdr. Rich Jarrett, commanding officer of USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), right, meets Sailors from the Filipino Navy at a community service event as part More
150622-N-MK881-005 PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES (June 22, 2015) From left to right, Capt. Robert A. Empedrad, Exercise Director, Rear Adm. Leopoldo M. Alano, commander, Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. William Merz, More
150623-N-MK881-195 PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (June 22, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ricky Jones, assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), prepares Philippine Navy Sailors for a fire f More
150624-N-MK881-022 SULU SEA (June 25, 2015) Capt. Fred Kacher, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 7, speaks with Cmdr. Rich Jarrett, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), and staff f More
150624-N-MK881-015 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ricky Jones, from Fort Worth, Texas, assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), participates in flight quarters ab More
150704-N-MK881-006 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 4, 2015) Aviation Electrician’s Mate Andrew Farmer, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, finishes a freshwater wash down in the rain o More
150707-N-MK881-134 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) participates in combined South China Sea presence operations with the littoral combat ship More
150709-N-MK881-001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 9, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher Brown, prospective commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), left, and Cmdr. Rich Jarrett, commanding officer of More
150713-N-MK881-202 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (July 13, 2015) Rear Adm. Lew Chuen Hong, fleet commander of the Republic of Singapore navy, speaks at the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CAR More
150714-N-MK881-251 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (July 14, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Philipp Lines, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, speaks with members of the Republic of Singapore Navy during More
150715-N-MK881-373 SINGAPORE (July 15, 2015) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Etoryia Anderson, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, aboard the littoral combat ship USS F More
150716-N-MK881-024 SINGAPORE (July 16, 2015) Sailors from the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy warm up with aerobics during Sports Day as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Si More
150720-N-MK881-269 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 20, 2015) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) prepare to launch an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system, from Helicopter Maritime Strike More
150720-N-MK881-091 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 20, 2015) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Trevor Carpenter, right, explains a maintenance repair to Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 3rd Class Mark Reed during More
150722-N-MK881-101 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Development and Defence visits the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS More
150724-N-MK881-007 SINGAPORE (July 24, 2015) Col. Seah Yoh Yeen, commanding officer of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s 185 Squadron, speaks at the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training More
150728-N-MK881-037 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (July 28, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kevin Lopez maintains the quarterdeck equipment aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month ro More
150730-N-MK881-076 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (July 30, 2015) Sailors man a hose during an aviation firefighting drill on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotat More
150801-N-MK881-048 SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 1, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Rhine, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort W More
150804-N-MK881-147 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (August 4, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Micah Lulis, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS For More
150810-N-MK881-075 SURABAYA, INDONESIA (Aug. 3, 2015) Sailors from the U.S. and Indonesian navies pose for a group photo before a soccer game during sports day as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Traini More
150815-N-MK881-109 SULU SEA (August 15, 2015) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) handle the phone and distance line connected to USNS Tippecanoe. Currently on a 16-month rotational d More
150815-N-MK881-488 SULU SEA (Aug. 15, 2015) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) prepare to launch an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadro More
150817-N-MK881-005 SULU SEA (August 17, 2015) Chief Electrician’s Mate Ryan Adriano speaks with aviators from the Royal Malaysian Navy during a tour of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as part of More
150818-N-MK881-125 SANDAKAN, Malaysia (Aug. 18, 2015) Aviators assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), More
150819-N-MK881-304 SULU SEA (Aug. 19, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) assembles in formation with ships from the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training ( More
150820-N-MK881-020 SULU SEA (Aug. 20, 2015) The Lekiu-class guided missile frigate KD Hang Jebat (FFG 29), serving under the Royal Malaysian Navy, fires at a target during a gun exercise with KD Kedah (FSGHM 17 More
150827-N-MK881-027 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (August 27, 2015) Capt. Randall H Martin, Chief of Staff, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Task Force 73, makes a comment during a tour of the littoral combat ship USS Fort W More
150831-N-MK881-050 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (August 31, 2015) Chief Selects, assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), hang up mail from family members of Fort Worth Sailors. Currently on a 16-month More
150906-N-MK881-225 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2015) Chief Boatswain’s Mate (Select) William Garcia fires an illumination round from the bridge wing of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a sma More
150910-N-MK881-053 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (September 10, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Jeremy Lewis, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 3, removes a panel from of an More
150911-N-MK881-076 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (September 11, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher Brown, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) speaks about the events of September 11th, 2001 during More
150915-N-MK881-059 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (Sept. 15, 2015) Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) interact with students from Genesis School for Special Education during a community r More
150921-N-MK881-152 SEMBAWANG, Singapore (September 21, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Manuel Gallegos, assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), operates the Launch Recovering and Handling More
150926-N-MK881-175 ANDAMAN SEA (Sept. 27, 2015) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) receive a vertical replenishment from USNS Tippecanoe. Currently on a 16-month rotational deploymen More
150930-N-MK881-404 BAY OF BENGAL (September 30, 2015) Cmdr. Michel Falzone, executive officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), leads Bangladesh Navy Sailors on a tour of Fort Worth as part of More
151002-N-MK881-095 BAY OF BENGAL (October 1, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) participates in a combined formation of U.S. and Bangladesh naval ships during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and More
151001-N-MK881-581 BAY OF BENGAL (October 1, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher Brown, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), speaks with Bangladesh Navy officers on the bridge of Fort Wort More
151005-N-MK881-174 BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 5, 2015) Sailors conduct a mass casualty drill on the mess deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in suppo More
151014-N-MK881-025 CHENNAI, INDIA (October 14, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher Brown, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), center, speaks with officers from the Indian Navy and Japan M More
151015-N-MK881-099 CHENNAI, INDIA (October 15, 2015) Lt. James Arterberry explains boat operations during a tour for local media on the bridge of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as part of Exerc More
151017-N-MK881-334 BAY OF BENGAL (October 17, 2015) Engineman 2nd Class Taylor Darr, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth More
151021-N-MK881-030 BAY OF BENGAL (October 21, 2015) Sailors man a hose during an aviation firefighting drill on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotati More
SEMBAWANG, Singapore – (Nov. 6, 2015) – Cmdr. Christopher Brown, LCS Crew 102 commanding officer, Cmdr. Michael Atwell, LCS Crew 102 commanding officer and Cmdr. Lex Walker, Deputy Commander Destroyer Squadron More
SEMBAWANG, Singapore – (Nov. 8, 2015) – Chief Fire Controlman Jonathan Spalding lowers the Navy jack flag as the USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) gets underway for the first time with LCS Crew 101. Currently on a 16-mont More
SOUTH CHINA SEA – (Nov. 9, 2015) – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Gary Meyer fires an M240 during crew served weapons qualifications while Chief Gunner’s Mate Daniel Bieber observes aboard USS Fort Wo More
SOUTH CHINA SEA – (Nov. 12, 2015) - A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 35), drops a pallet of supplies on the flight deck of USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a vertical repl More
SOUTH CHINA SEA – (Nov. 12, 2015) Chief Hospital Corpsman Thomas Martin and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Cameron Tafelski wait for a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 35), t More
SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA – (Nov. 15, 2015) – Lt. j.g Clare Lyons watches for contacts on the bridge aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as Fort Worth arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for Cooperation Afloat Readiness More
151116-N-DC018-169 SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA – (Nov. 16, 2015) – Royal Cambodian Navy sailor climbs a caving latter in the water born mission zone aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness More
SOUTH CHINA SEA – (Nov. 21, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Paul Rambish, of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35), does a readiness check on a GAU-21 50 caliber machine gun aboard the USS Fort Wo More
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore – (Nov. 26, 2015) – Sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35) perform scheduled phase maintenance for a MH-60R aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month More