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Tulsa (LCS 16)
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102k | 27 May 2004: Washington DC - The U.S. Navy announced today that General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, 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 General Dynamics, Photo #040527-O-0000G-004, from the Navy Newstand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager | |
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492k | undated: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the Austal USA shipyard, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal. Founded in 1999 along the west bank of
Blakely Island on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. The shipyard was initially engaged in building high-speed aluminum ferries, such as the Lake Express for service across Lake
Michigan, and the Alakai for Hawaii Superferry. Construction on the first Littoral Combat Ship of the USS Independence variant was begun in 2006. In conjunction with
the General Dynamics Corp., all of the planned Independence Class LCS's will be built here. (Photo courtesy of AUSTAL, USA) | ||
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204k | 11 January 2016: Mobile, Ala. - Kathryn L. Taylor, former mayor of Tulsa, Okla., sponsor of the future littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16),
etches her initials into the ship's keel plate with the help of Austal welder Brandon Myers during a keel laying ceremony Jan. 11 at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. (U.S. Navy Photo #160111-N-LR483-033 by David Stoltz from the Navy Newstand) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
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133k | 10 February 2017: Tulsa, Okla. – A painting of the future littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) was presented to the ship at a reception the evening before
her christening. Painted by Tulsa artist and Navy veteran Jay O'Melia, the painting will sail proudly aboard the real ship. (Photo from the News On 6 Television Station, Tulsa, Okla.) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager | |
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328k | 15 March 2017: Mobile, Ala. – The future littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) is secured to the Crowley launch barge in preparation for the short journey
down the Mobile River to BAE Ship Systems where she will be transferred into the dry dock for the final stage of the launch process. (U.S. Navy Photo #170315-N-N2201-003 from the Navy Newstand) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
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364k | 15 March 2017: Mobile, Ala. – An aerial view of the future littoral combat ship Tulsa on the launch barge. (U.S. Navy Photo #170315-N-N2201-004 from the Navy Newstand) |
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319k | 16 March 2017: Mobile, Ala. – The future littoral combat ship Tulsa rises level with the Mobile River as the BAE Ship Systems drydock floods
during the final stage of the launch process. (U.S. Navy Photo #170316-N-N2201-001 from the Navy Newstand) |
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214k | 16 March 2017: Mobile, Ala. – The future littoral combat ship Tulsa prepares to float out of the drydock at BAE Ship Systems in Mobile, Ala.,
and make a short trip upriver to Austal USA. (U.S. Navy Photo #170316-N-N2201-002 from the Navy Newstand) |
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370k | 16 March 2017: Mobile, Ala. – Future USS Tulsa (LCS 16) is heading back to Austal USA after launching from the drydock at BAE Ship Systems. She's passing
Austal's vessel completion yard where USNS Yuma (EPF 8), future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and future USS Omaha (LCS 12) are docked. (U.S. Navy Photo #170316-N-N2201-003 from the Navy Newstand) |
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455k | 21 November 2018: San Diego, Cal. - The future littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego after completing
its maiden voyage from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Tulsa is the eighth ship in the littoral combat ship Independence-variant class and is scheduled for
commissioning 16 Feb. 2019 in San Francisco. (U.S. Navy Photo #181121-N-CZ893-0076 by MC3 Jason Isaacs from the Navy Newstand) |
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455k | 21 November 2018: San Diego, Cal. - The future USS Tulsa arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego after completing its maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama. (U.S. Navy Photo #181121-N-CZ893-0575 by MC3 Jason Isaacs from the Navy Newstand) |
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 15.) 465k16 February 2019: San Francisco, Cal. - USS Tulsa (LCS 24) is commissioned... 1.) The littoral combat ship, the future USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sits pierside in San Francisco on the morning of the ship's commissioning ceremony. ............ (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0009) 2.) Asst. Secretary of the Navy (Research Development and Acquisition) James Geurts greets sailors before the commissioning ceremony. ...................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0033) 3.) The Golden Gate Young Marines Guard parades the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Tulsa. ........................................................................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-1083) 4.) Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) stands for the parading of the colors during the commissioning ceremony for Tulsa. ....................................................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0161) 5.) Chaplain Lcdr. Scott Shields, a native of Rock Springs, Wyoming, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the invocation. ................. (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0185) 6.) Sailors assigned to USS Tulsa (LCS 16) bow their heads during the benediction for the ship's commissioning ceremony. ............................................. (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0676) 7.) Cmdr. Drew Borovies, a Washington, D.C. native and commanding officer of USS Tulsa, gives remarks during the ship's commissioning ceremony. ..(VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0653) 8.) Rear Adm. John Neagley, program executive officer for unmanned and small combatants, places USS Tulsa (LCS 16) into commission. .................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0416) 9.) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship Tulsa stand at parade rest during the ship's commissioning ceremony. ...................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0252) 10.) Ship's sponsor Kathy Taylor gives the order to "man this ship and bring her to life" during the commissioning ceremony. ............................................ (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0538) 11.) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Tulsa, brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. ......................................... (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-1306) 12.) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Tulsa (LCS 16), run smartly to man the rails and bring the ship to life. ................................ (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0576) 13.) San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Adm. John Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, watch as the crew of Tulsa, bring the ship to life. ........(VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-0616) 14.) Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum presents a spyglass to the first watch team during the commissioning ceremony of USS Tulsa (LCS 16). ............................ (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-1248) 15.) The crew of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Tulsa (LCS 16) "man the rails" at the completion of her commissioning ceremony. .............. (VIRIN #190216-N-BT947-1380) (Photos by MC1 Jacob I. Allison, courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 1516023 - 1516024 - 1516025 - 1516026 - 1516027 1516028 - 1516029 - 1516030 - 1516031 - 1516032 1516033 - 1516034 - 1516035 - 1516036 - 1516037 | ||||
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620k | 27 February 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence variant littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, USS Manchester
(LCS 14), and USS Tulsa (LCS 16) are underway in formation in the eastern Pacific. Littoral combat ships are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused
surface combatants 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 #190227-N-FC670-255 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the U.S. Navy Page on Flickr) | ||
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671k | 27 February 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails in the eastern Pacific. LCS are high-speed, agile,
shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants 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 #190227-N-FC670-1789 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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404k | 27 August 2019: Los Angeles, Cal. - The crew of dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) mans the rails as the ship prepares transits through Los Angeles Harbor
to participate in the fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week, 27 August to 02 September. Moored behind the former USS Iowa (BB 61) is USS Tulsa (LCS 16). LAFW is
an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various
community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #190827-N-XN177-0151 by MC1 Peter Burghart from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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280k | 27 August 2019: Los Angeles, Cal. - USS Tulsa (LCS 16) pierside in the Port of Los Angeles to participate in the fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week,
27 August to 02 September. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #190827-N-UM222-0005 by MC3 Jasmine Suarez from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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449k | 04 April 2021: the Pacific Ocean - Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) and Legend-class USCGC Kimball (WMSL-756) joined
forces for joint training in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Joint training and education to the Navy-Coast Guard all-domain naval force maintains our nation’s advantage at sea.
(Courtesy photo by U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo VIRIN #210404-G-NO842-1002 from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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357k | 27 April 2021: the Pacific Ocean - Members from U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 106 assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa
(LCS 16) prepare to be recovered from a rigid-hull inflatable boat after completing an Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) boarding inspection. The OMSI program is a Secretary of
Defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard's maritime domain awareness, ultimately supporting its maritime law enforcement
operations in Oceania. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210427-N-JO829-2426 by AW(H)2 Jake D. Sampson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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563k | 27 April 2021: the Pacific Ocean - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to land during flight operations aboard
Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa is currently operating as part of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210427-N-JO829-2193 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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514k | 13 June 2021: the Philippine Sea - Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts routine flight operations while transiting in the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210613-N-JO829-1126 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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429k | 13 June 2021: the Philippine Sea - USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational
deployment operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210613-N-JO829-1081 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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211k | 13 June 2021: the Philippine Sea - USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210613-N-JO829-1143 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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448k | 18 June 2021: White Beach, Okinawa, Japan - Two views of the littoral combat ship USS Tulsa pulling away from the pier at Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa White
Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Tulsa visited White Beach to conduct interoperability exercises with III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210618-N-QY759-0023 and 210618-N-QY759-0004 by MC1 David R. Krigbaum from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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227k | 05 July 2021: the Philippine Sea - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC 21) lands on the flight deck of USS Tulsa (LCS 16)
after a training exercise while underway in the Philippine Sea. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area
of operations. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210705-N-SS370-1962 by MC3 Chase Stephens from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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334k | 11 July 2021: the Philippine Sea - USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) resupplies USS Tulsa (LCS 16) while underway in the Philippine Sea. Tulsa,
part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As part of the U.S. Navy's Combat Logistics Force, Tippecanoe,
a fleet replenishment oiler provides underway replenishment of fuel, fleet cargo and supplies to U.S. and international partners' ships. Military Sealift Command Far East ensures approximately
50 ships in the Indo-Pacific region, are manned, trained and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to warfighters, both at sea and on shore. Task force commanders
employ these ships to ensure mission accomplishment. COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73 is the U.S. 7th Fleet's provider of combat-ready logistics, operating government-owned and contracted ships that keep
units throughout 7th Fleet armed, fueled and fed. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet employs 50-70 ships and submarines across the Western Pacific and Indian oceans.
U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. Military Sealift Command is the
leading provider of ocean transportation for the Navy and the rest of the Department of Defense - operating approximately 125 ships daily around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210711-N-N1109-002 by Martin Hanninen, Military Sealift Command Far East, from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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570k | 28 July 2021: the Philippine Sea - An interesting overhead view as USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails in the Philippines. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven,
is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210728-N-RC007-1001 by MC3 Richard Cho from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) | ||
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514k | 28 July 2021: the Philippine Sea - USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sails in the Philippines. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment
operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #210728-N-RC007-1003 by MC3 Richard Cho from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) |
Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| Tulsa Memorabilia |
| Ship's Emblem  Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler |
| Tulsa History |
| View the USS Tulsa (LCS 16) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site. |
| Tulsa's Commanding Officers Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler |
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| Blue Crew | Gold Crew | ||||
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| 1.) 16 Feb. 2019 - 29 Apr. 2019 | Cmdr. Drew A. Borovies (NROTC ‘00) (Springfield, Va.) | 1.) 02 Oct. 2020 – 14 Apr. 2021 | Cmdr. Richard James Zamberlan (enl. ‘97 / USNA ‘01) (Ann Arbor, Mich.) | ||
| 2.) 29 Apr. 2019 - 15 Dec. 2020 | Cmdr. Audry T. Oxley (NROTC ‘02) (Lamar, Colo.) | 2.) 14 Apr. 2021 – 29 Jul. 2022 | Cmdr. William Travis Dvorak (enl. ‘97 / OCS ‘02) | ||
| 3.) 15 Dec. 2020 - 05 Aug. 2022 | Cmdr. J. Brandon Cornes (USNA ‘01) (Baltimore, Md.) | 3.) 29 Jul. 2022 – | Cmdr. Erin N. Connor (OCS ‘05) (Pickerington, Oh.) | ||
| 4.) 05 Aug. 2022 - | Cmdr. Andrew Greenlees (Citadel ‘04) (Parsippany, N. J.) | - | - | ||
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