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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)		Navsource
	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)
	99k	02 June 2005: Marinette, Wis. - Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, left, and Mrs. Birgit Smith, right, ships sponsor of the first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), watch as a welder permanently etches Mrs. Smith's initials on a plaque that will be permanently attached to the ship. Smith is the widow to the late U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Ray Smith, who was killed in action in Iraq and was recently awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor. LCS is a new class of ship designed to be a fast, agile and networked warship able to execute focused missions to defeat shallow water threats such as mines, diesel-electric submarines and fast surface crafts. (U.S. Navy photo #050602-N-2383B-080 by PHC Johnny Bivera, from the Navy News Stand)
	123k	16 August 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) is shown under construction in Marinette, Wis. LCS is a new class of ship designed to be a fast, agile and networked warship able to execute focused missions to defeat shallow water threats such as mines, diesel-electric submarines and fast surface crafts. Freedom is scheduled to be christened on 23 September 2006. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
	126k	undated: Marinette, Wis. -A view of Freedom's fixed, steerable Rolls-Royce water jets which enable superior maneuverability for mission execution. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Bill Gonyo Downey, Cal.
	99k	08 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom is shown under construction in Marinette, Wis. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Navsource
	117k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Navy officials, prospective crewmembers for Freedom (LCS 1) and Lockheed Martin team officials salute the flag at the beginning of the christening ceremony for the Navy’s first Littoral Combat Ship. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	83k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations addresses the audience at the christening ceremony for the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
	123k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The audience listens intently to the remarks during the christening ceremony, as Freedom sits on the ways ready for launch. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
	128k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships prepares to make a side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. The agile 377-foot Freedom -- designed and built by a team led by Lockheed Martin -- will help the U.S. Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battle-space. Displacing 3,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots, Freedom will be a fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions, such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare and humanitarian relief. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
	117k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - An audience of Navy officials and crew members, Lockheed Martin team members and Marinette Marine employees gather to witness the christening and launch of Freedom (LCS 1). (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	60k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Mrs. Birgit Smith, ship's sponsor, christened Freedom with the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle across the ship's bow. Mrs. Smith is the wife of U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class Paul Ray Smith who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry and bravery above and beyond the call of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
	89k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Freedom is launched. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)
	99k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships makes a spectacular side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy Newstand)		Tony Cowart
	74k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - Freedom experiences her first taste of water during her launching. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	113k	23 September 2006: Marinette, Wis. - The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships sits afloat following a spectacular side launch during her christening at the Marinette Marine shipyard. (Photo courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
124k        217k        294k        114k  246k        160k        149k        278k 28 July 2008: Lake Michigan - The nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships, underway for the first time during day one of the ship's Builders Trials. The agile 377-foot Freedom -- designed and built by a team led by Lockheed Martin -- will help the U.S. Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battle-space. Displacing 3,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots, Freedom will be a fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions, such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare and humanitarian relief. (U.S. Navy photo #080728-O-XXXXX-001 thru 008 courtesy of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, from the Navy News Stand)				Sent in simultaneously by      Robert M. Cieri           and      Tony Cowart
	164k	20 August 2008: Marinette, Wis. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), the first ship in the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship class, prepares to go to sea to begin acceptance trials. The Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey team will conduct the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan. (U.S. Navy photo #080820-N-7090S-056 by MC3 Jhi L. Scott from the Navy News Stand)
	139k	20 August 2008: Marinette, Wis. - Civilians watch as the littoral combat ship USS Freedom approaches the Menekaunee draw bridge as the ship goes to sea to begin acceptance trials. The Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey team will conduct the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan. (U.S. Navy photo #080820-N-7090S-362 by MC3 Jhi L. Scott from the Navy News Stand)
	170k	04 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - USS Freedom (LCS 1) berths in Milwaukee harbor preparing for her commissioning on 08 November. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships being produced for the Navy. Freedom is an innovative combatant designed to operate quickly in shallow water environments to counter challenging threats in costal regions, specifically mines, submarines and fast surface craft. (U.S. Navy photo #081104-N-0762S-003 by John Sheppard from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
	80k	06 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Cmdr. Don Gabrielson, commanding officer of USS Freedom (LCS 1), from San Diego, Calif., talks with a local news outlet during a media event aboard the ship. The crew is participating in numerous events preparing for the ship's commissioning Saturday, 08 November. (U.S. Navy photo #081105-N-0762S-001 by John Sheppard from the Navy News Stand)		Robert M. Cieri
	234k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Hundreds of spectators attend the commissioning ceremony for the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-096 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)		Tony Cowart
	111k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - The crew of the newly commissioned littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) run aboard after being given the order to man the ship and bring her to life. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-5549O-114 by MC2 Kevin S. O'Brien from the Navy News Stand)
	146k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - Sea Cadets stand in formation as the crew of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) mans the rails during her commissioning ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-098 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)
	64k	08 November 2008: Milwaukee, Wis. - A sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) hoists the First Navy Jack during her commissioning ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. (U.S. Navy photo #081108-N-9269B-064 by MC2 Katherine Boeder from the Navy News Stand)
	205k	16 November 2008: Port Robinson, Ontario - Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) man their sea and anchor detail stations as the ship transits through one of the many lock stations of the Welland Canal. Freedom, the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments, is enroute to Naval Amphibious Base at Little Creek, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081118-N-5758H-110 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)		Robert M. Cieri
	251k	16 November 2008: Buffalo, N.Y. - The littoral combat ship Freedom sails into the mouth of the Buffalo River toward Buffalo Naval Park for a scheduled port visit in Buffalo, N.Y. (U.S. Navy photo #081116-N-5758H-036 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
	192k	18 November 2008: Port Robinson, Ontario - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) transits through one of many locks stations in the Welland Canal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is in route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081118-N-5758H-076 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
	229k	21 November 2008: Montreal, Quebec - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sails under the Pont Jacques-Cartier Bridge as the ship departs from the Old Port of Montreal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081121-N-5758H-142 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
	129k	21 November 2008: Montreal, Quebec - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sits pier side at the Old Port of Montreal. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081121-N-5758H-022 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
	197k	06 December 2008: Boston, Mass. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), right, the Navy's newest commissioned ship, berths next to USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard during a weekend port visit in Boston. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions and is currently en route to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081206-N-5758H-076 by MC2 Kenneth R. Hendrix from the Navy News Stand)
	284k	08 December 2008: Boston, Mass. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), the Navy's newest commissioned ship, transits the Boston Harbor. Freedom spent three days moored next to USS Constitution , the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. (U.S. Navy photo #081208-N-1060K-067 by MC3 Anna Kiner from the Navy News Stand)
	176k	10 December 2008: Annapolis, Md - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jacob Beard, left, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Naff await the arrival of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Freedom is visiting the Naval Academy as part of its maiden voyage from the Great Lakes to Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #081210-N-5390M-025 by Ken Mierzejewski from the Navy News Stand)
	160k	15 December 2008: Norfolk, Va. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives in Norfolk after a month-long underway through the Great Lakes, Eastern Canada and the Northeast coast of the United States. Freedom will be undergo post-delivery tests and sea trials in Norfolk before transiting to her homeport in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #081215-N-4515N-158 by MCSA Joshua Adam Nuzzo from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	198k	15 December 2008: Norfolk, Va. - Freedom is moored to the pier for her first night at Naval Station Norfolk. Freedom arrived in Norfolk after a month-long underway through the Great Lakes, Eastern Canada and the Northeast coast of the United States. She will undergo post-delivery tests and sea trials in Norfolk before transiting to her homeport in San Diego. (US Navy photo #081215-N-1713L-079 by MC1 Lolita M. Lewis from the Navy News Stand)
	189k	05 May 2009: Alexandria, Va. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) pulls into port at Robinson Terminal in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Freedom brings new capabilities to the fleet, including the ability to travel closer to shore than a conventional ship, providing a considerable advantage in the war on terror. (U.S. Navy photo #090505-N-5319A-001 by MC1 Brien Aho from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
	174k	06 May 2009: Alexandria, Va. - Gold Crew Command Master Chief Tony Decker gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West and Master Chief Johnny Walker a tour of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Freedom is in port at Robinson Terminal in Old Town Alexandria, Va. (U.S. Navy photo #090505-N-9818V-050 by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos from the Navy News Stand)
	231k	08 June 2009: Charleston, S.C. - A tugboat helps turn the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) around in Charleston Harbor before the ship moors in Charleston, SC. Freedom and its 40 man crew will enjoy a break from the testing and evaluation phase. (U.S. Navy photo #090608-N-1783P-014 by MM3 Juan Pinalez from the Navy News Stand)
	653k	28 September 2009: the Atlantic Ocean - A four photo montage of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducting flight deck certification with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22. (U.S. Navy photos: Top Left - #090928-N-7241L-232; Top Right - #090928-N-7241L-149; Bottom Left - #090928-N-7241L-245; Bottom Right - #090928-N-7241L-091 by MC2 Nathan Laird from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Hibbard
	254k	10 November 2009: the Atlantic Ocean - Sailors stand watch on the bridge of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during a sea and anchor detail as the ship transits from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va. to Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Freedom is conducting training operations off the East Coast of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo #091110-N-9806M-008 by MC2 Rafael Martie from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
	299k	04 February 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) performs high-speed maneuvers during open-sea operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Freedom is taking part in Southern Seas 2010 as part of a scheduled homeport shift. (U.S. Navy photo #100204-N-4774B-302 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
	268k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport on its maiden deployment to the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Pacific Command areas of responsibility. Freedom is the first ship of the revolutionary Littoral Combat Ship program, a fast, agile, mission-focused ship that demonstrates the latest in naval warfighting technology. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-007 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	254k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport for its first operational deployment. Freedom will conduct counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-008 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)
	311k	16 February 2010: Mayport, Fla. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs Naval Station Mayport for its first operational deployment. Freedom will conduct counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100216-N-1522S-009 by MC1 Leah Stiles from the Navy News Stand)
	206k	14 March 2010: Colon, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is moored at the Port of Colon during a maintenance availability. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100314-N-7058E-361 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
	187k	19 March 2010: Cartagena, Colombia - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes a lighthouse while entering Cartagena to begin a theater security cooperation (TSC) port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #100319-N-6433M-463 by Capt. Mark Morris from the Navy News Stand)
	324k	23 March 2010: Cartagena, Colombia - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) leaves the city of Cartagena following a four-day theater security cooperation port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #100323-N-7058E-133 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
	239k	25 March 2010: Panama Canal - Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes a lighthouse during a transit of the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100325-N-7058E-100 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
	243k	25 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sits moored alongside the Russian tall ship Kruzenshtern at Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base. Freedom is conducting a theater security cooperation port visit while on her maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #100325-N-7058E-209 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
	216k	27 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is moored at Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base during a theater security cooperation port visit as part of operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100327-N-5346R-002 by MC2 A.C. Rainey from the Navy News Stand)
	231k	29 March 2010: Panama City, Panama - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) passes beneath the Bridge of the Americas as it departs Panama City following a theater security cooperation port visit as part of operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100329-N-7058E-033 by Lt. Ed Early from the Navy News Stand)
	278k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a refueling at sea. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and Carl Vinson is supporting Southern Seas 2010. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-0808V-229 by MC2 Ashley Van Dien from the Navy News Stand)
	178k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - Sailors watch as the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts a refueling at sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Viinson (CVN 70). Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and Carl Vinson is supporting Southern Seas 2010. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-8878B-094 by MC2 Michael C. Barton from the Navy News Stand)
	227k	07 April 2010: The Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship Freedom breaks away from Carl Vinson after a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-0808V-253 by MC2 Ashley Van Dien from the Navy News Stand)
	237k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) inbound in San Diego Bay, arriving in her new homeport for the first time. Here she‘s passing NAS North Island, with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the background. (Photo #REL4134AJR1800 © Robert Lang)		Robert Lang Captain, USN (Ret.)
	144k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom passing the city of Coronado. (Photo #REL4147AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
	132k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom inbound in San Diego Bay, passing the Ferry Landing area of Coronado. (Photo #REL4149AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
	219k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom approaching the San Diego - Coronado Bridge, enroute to Pier 2 at the Naval Base. (Photo #REL4155AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
	198k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom underneath the San Diego - Coronado Bridge, approaching the Naval Base. (Photo #REL4166AJR1800 © Robert Lang)
	374k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives in San Diego Harbor as she completes her maiden deployment. Freedom conducted counter-illicit trafficking operations, successfully integrated with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, performed exercises with partner navies, made three theater security port visits and conducted joint maneuvers with the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) and her embarked remotely-operated aerial vehicle, Fire Scout. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-2259P-005 by MC1 Elena Pence from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
	247k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - Friends and family members of sailors aboard the Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) wave flags and signs to greet them after completion of her maiden deployment. Freedom successfully conducted operations including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama, and Mexico in support of global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-4774B-136 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)
	172k	23 April 2010: San Diego, Cal. - The Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom pulls into Naval Base San Diego after completion of her maiden deployment. Freedom successfully conducted operations including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama, and Mexico in support of global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo #100423-N-4774B-081 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy News Stand)
	421k	30 December 2012: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) moored at the Naval Station across from the bow of USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300), while Fort Worth (LCS 3) lies moored across from her stern. (Photo by Richard Miller)		Richard Miller BMCS, USNR (ret.)
	77k	February 2013: Point Loma, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1), inbound to San Diego meets with Fort Worth (LCS 3) outbound for the Pacific Ocean
	440k	22 February 2013: The Pacific Ocean - Two views of the littoral combat ship Freedom is underway conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo #130222-N-DR144-559 and #130222-N-DR144-592 by MC1 James R. Evans from the Navy News Stand)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
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	264k	11 March 2013: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The littoral combat ship Freedom arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit during a deployment to the Asia Pacific region. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo #130311-N-WX059-086 by MC2 Sean Furey from the Navy News Stand)
	338k	26 November 2013: the Pacific Ocean - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts a passing exercise with the Bangladesh navy frigate BNS Somudro Joy (F-28). Freedom is transiting the Pacific Ocean as the ship returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo #131126-N-JN664-024 by MC3 Karolina A. Oseguera from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
	140k	30 December 2013: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) lies moored at the Naval Station across the pier from USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). (Photo by Richard Miller)		Richard Miller BMCS, USNR (ret.)
	334k	18 January 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Freedom (LCS 1) lies moored at the Naval Station. (Photo by Richard Miller)
	344k	15 February 2015: the Pacific Ocean - the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is underway participating in an Independent Deployer Certification Exercise. IDCERTEX, led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) and executed by Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 15, is being conducted 09 - 20 February off the Coast of Southern California and Hawaii. The exercise includes Crew 102, embarked aboard Freedom, the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), USS Chosin (CG 65) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Chafee (DDG 90). IDCERTEX will serve as CSG 15's final opportunity to evaluate and certify Preble, Chafee and Crew 102 across multiple warfare areas prior to regularly scheduled deployments. (U.S. Navy photos #150215-N-YW024-102 & 150215-N-YW024-106 by MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak from the Navy News Stand)		Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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