The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved fro...
MARINETTE, Wisc. (Mar. 30, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved from an indoor production facility in Marinette, Wisc., to launchways in preparation for its upcoming launch i... More
The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved fro...
MARINETTE, Wisc. (Mar. 30, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved from an indoor production facility in Marinette, Wisc., to launchways in preparation for its upcoming launch i... More
The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved fro...
MARINETTE, Wisc. (Mar. 30, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved from an indoor production facility in Marinette, Wisc., to launchways in preparation for its upcoming launch i... More
The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved fro...
MARINETTE, Wisc. (Mar. 30, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is moved from an indoor production facility in Marinette, Wisc., to launchways in preparation for its upcoming launch i... More
A view of the Marinette Marine shipyard from the Menominee River as th...
MARINETTE, Wisc. (Dec. 15, 2018) A view of the Marinette Marine shipyard from the Menominee River as the future littoral combat ships USS Billings (LCS 15), left, and USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) are moored in fro... More
Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 07, 2019) Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers of the fourth, to-be-commissioned, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) to share history and watch "USS Indianapolis... More
Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 07, 2019) Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers of the fourth, to-be-commissioned, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) to share history and watch "USS Indianapolis... More
Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 07, 2019) Survivors of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) meet with future crewmemers of the fourth, to-be-commissioned, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) to share history and watch "USS Indianapolis... More
Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection
190328-N-EW498-259 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Mar. 28th, 2019) Mineman Scott Scherer, a native of Port St. John, Florida and crew member of the Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis (LCS-17), perform... More
Sailors erect metal type shoring while being observed by a damage cont...
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 15, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Bea Vang, from Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Mineman 3rd Class Jeremey Woods, from Amity, Pennsylvania, both Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class li... More
190416-N-EW498-363 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Apr. 16th,
190416-N-EW498-363 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Apr. 16th, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Marion House, a native of Buffalo, New York and stationed on the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis (LCS-17), opens ... More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Eric Stabenow, from Eau Claire, Wis., assigned...
STARKE, Fla., (Jun. 12, 2019) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Eric Stabenow, from Eau Claire, Wis., assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), fires a M2A1.50-caliber machine gun duri... More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Daniel Thomas, from Covington, Ohio, right, tr...
STARKE, Fla., (Jun. 12, 2019) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Daniel Thomas, from Covington, Ohio, right, trains Mineman 1st Class Ebony Channey, from Atlanta, both assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship US... More
Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indiana...
STARKE, Fla., (Jun. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), train on a M2A1.50-caliber machine gun during a weapons exercise at Camp Blanding Joint Traini... More
Mineman 1st Class Marion House, from Rochester, N.Y., assigned to the ...
STARKE, Fla., (Jun. 12, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Marion House, from Rochester, N.Y., assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), fires a M240B medium machine gun during a weapon... More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Eric Stabenow, from Eau Claire, Wis., briefs S...
STARKE, Fla., (Jun. 12, 2019) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Eric Stabenow, from Eau Claire, Wis., briefs Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) on a M240B medium machine ... More
The Future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17)
The future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) during Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan, June 19, 2019. (Courtesy Lockheed Martin)
191020-N-BM202-1356 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2019)
191020-N-BM202-1356 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2019) The future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) transits Lake Michigan near Naval Station Great Lakes for a Sail by and Salute. The Navy will commission the littoral c... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019) The crew of the
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019) The crew of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) practice running aboard to man the rails during a pre-commissioning rehearsal. LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to ente... More
USS Indianapolis (SSN 697) vets tour the future USS Indianapolis (LCS ...
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2019) Cmdr. Joseph Mitzen, executive officer of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), conducts a tour for veterans of USS Indianapolis (SSN 697) and their families. LCS 17 is the 19... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) - Ohio native Cmdr.
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) - Ohio native Cmdr. Colin Kane, commanding officer of the future littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) speaks with media during media day aboard the ship. Indianapoli... More
USS Indianapolis commissioned
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Dick Thelen, a veteran seaman 2nd class and a survivor of the sinking of USS Indianapolis (CA 35), hands the long glass (telescope) to Lt. Julian Turner, navigator of the firs... More
191026-N-UZ091-1275 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019)
191026-N-UZ091-1275 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. LCS 17 is the 19t... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Commanding Officer,
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Colin Kane (left) assumes command of USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) when directed by reporting senior Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, US Fleet Force... More
190415-N-EW498-188 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Apr. 15th,
190415-N-EW498-188 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Apr. 15th, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Bea Vang, a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota and Mineman 3rd Class Jeremey Woods, a native of Amity, Pennsylvania, bot... More
191020-N-BM202-1147 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2019)
191020-N-BM202-1147 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2019) The future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) transits Lake Michigan toward Naval Station Great Lakes for a Sail by and Salute. The Navy will commission the littoral... More
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019)
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019) The crew of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) man the rails during a pre-commissioning rehearsal. LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to enter the f... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) - Ninety-two year
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) - Ninety-two year old Richard Thelen, a survivor of the World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35), speaks with media during media day aboard the future littoral combat shi... More
191026-N-UZ091-1276 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019)
191026-N-UZ091-1276 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. LCS 17 is the 19t... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Adm. Christopher
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, US Fleet Forces Command arrives during the commissioning ceremony of USS Indianapolis (LCS 17). LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship t... More
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019)
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019) The crew of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) man the rails during a pre-commissioning rehearsal. LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to enter the f... More
191026-N-UZ091-1253 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019)
191026-N-UZ091-1253 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. LCS 17 is the 19t... More
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019)
191023-N-UZ091-0011 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 23, 2019) The crew of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) man the rails during a pre-commissioning rehearsal. LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to enter the f... More
191026-N-UZ091-1145 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019
191026-N-UZ091-1145 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019 Lisa W. Hershman, the deputy chief management officer for the Department of Defense and the ceremony’s principle speaker, gives insight during the commissio... More
191026-N-UZ091-1245 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019
191026-N-UZ091-1245 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019 Jill Donnelly, the ship’s sponsor, gives the first order, “Man our ship and bring her to life,” during the commissioning ceremony of USS Indianapolis (LCS 1... More
191026-N-UZ091-1248 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019)
191026-N-UZ091-1248 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. LCS 17 is the 19t... More
191026-N-UZ091-0604 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019)
191026-N-UZ091-0604 BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Notre Dame NROTC Color Guard parades the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Indianapolis (LCS 17). LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to ... More
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Notre Dame NROTC
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2019) Notre Dame NROTC Color Guard parades the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Indianapolis (LCS 17). LCS 17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and ... More