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1514p001	433k	20 October 2017: Mobile, Ala. - The crew of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Manchester (LCS 14), conducts a mast-stepping ceremony. PCU Manchester is currently undergoing the final stages of production in the Austal USA shipyard of Mobile, Alabama. LCS vessels 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 by PCU Manchester Public Affairs, courtesy of  Austal USA)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive
1514p002	239k	20 October 2017: Mobile, Ala. - A sailor assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit Manchester (LCS 14), places an item into the ceremonial box during a mast-stepping ceremony. PCU Manchester is currently undergoing the final stages of production in the Austal USA shipyard of Mobile, Alabama. (U.S. Navy Photo by PCU Manchester Public Affairs, courtesy of  Austal USA)
1514p003	156k	28 February 2018: Mobile, Ala. - Commander Emily K. Bassett signs the documents accepting delivery of the future USS Manchester, transferring ownership of the vessel from Austal USA to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Roof, courtesy of  Navy Times)		Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla.
1514p004	414k	21 May 2018: Portsmouth, N.H. - Josefa Quiroz, Lorena Quiroz, 14-month-old Jade Quiroz and Debbie Sims wait for crew member Oscar Quiroz to disembark from the future USS Manchester in Portsmouth. (© Photo by Kimberley Haas of  The New Hampshire Union Leader)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive
1.) 302k      2.) 288k      3.) 312k      4.) 174k 19 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors greet their loved ones as USS Manchester (LCS 14) arrives at Naval Base San Diego for the first time. Manchester completed its first transit to her new home port as a newly-commissioned vessel. Manchester is the ninth LCS to be homeported at Naval Base San Diego. 1.) Mineman 1st Class Donavan Page proposes to his girlfriend during the homecoming celebration. 2.) Fire Controlman 1st Richard Morris is greeted by family members during the homecoming celebration. 3.) Command Master Chief Sevorn Bascom is greeted by family members during the homecoming celebration. 4.) Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeffery Turjillo receives the first welcome home kiss during a the celebration. (U.S. Navy photo #1. 180619-N-ND254-1144, 2. 180619-N-ND254-1133, 3. 180619-N-ND254-1132, 4. 180619-N-ND254-1117 by MC2 Nancy C. diBenedetto, from the Navy Newstand) 1.) 1514p005       2.) 1514p006       3.) 1514p007       4.) 1514p008
1514p009	365k	23 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Lt.(jg) Leith Daghistani (left), assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), demonstrates how a lift platform operates in the mission bay to sailors assigned to Navy Reserve Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii, Camp Parks (NR NIOC HI-CAMP PARKS) during a ship tour. The tour was part of a two-day visit to San Diego focused on fleet familiarization. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #180623-N-IW950-0036 by MC1 Shannon Chambers from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1514p010	174k	23 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Lt. Justus Cook (right), assigned to USS Manchester, explains the use of control panels on the bridge for sailors assigned to Navy Reserve Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii, Camp Parks. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #180623-N-IW950-0101 by MC1 Shannon Chambers from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1514p011	465k	23 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors assigned to Navy Reserve Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii, Camp Parks pose for a group photo after touring Manchester. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #180623-N-IW950-0132 by MC1 Shannon Chambers from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1514p012	224k	06 October 2018: San Francisco, Cal. - Gas Turbine Mechanic 1st Class Frank Davis, a native of Birmingham, Ala., explains flight deck operations to a visitor on a ship tour of USS Manchester during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2018. SFFW 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 San Francisco and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #181006-N-UK248-1217 by MC1 Kristina Young from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
1514p013	207k	06 October 2018: San Francisco, Cal. - Operations Specialist 1st Class Errick Montes, a native of Riverside, Calif., showcases ship souveniers to visitors on a ship tour of Manchester during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2018. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #181006-N-UK248-1014 by MC1 Kristina Young from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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