#USS Coronado (LCS-4)

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USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) leads a formation including USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), USS Spruance (DDG-111), USS Pinckney (DDG-91), and USS Kidd (DDG-100), and USS Coronado (LCS-4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21, on April 21, 2021. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages.

Photographed by U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe.

Date: April 21, 2021

US Navy Photo: 210421-N-FC670-1079

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he USS Coronado (LCS-4) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the US Navy. #USSNautilus #USSVirginia #USSSeawolf #HMSAstute #HMSDreadnought #Kursk #USSRazorback #USSCavalla

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The calm between storms....

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 9, 2017) The United States Navy littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits the Philippine Sea towards Indonesia for a port call in capital city, Jakarta.

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Almost-glassy-calm seas are not uncommon in this area known to host numerous very strong typhoons (cyclones/hurricanes) each year. But, in between those violent tempests....a most beautiful and placid calm often reigns.

The Philippine Sea will have more typhoons pass through it in any given year than any other spot on earth.

                     Typhoon tracks across the region in 2016 alone.

I’ve transited the Philippine Sea dozens of times over the decades....and, more often than not, it looks just like in the photo at the top of this post. If a typhoon was approaching....rest assured my ships and I quickly headed on a course to get away from danger.

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USS Coronado features a high-speed trimaran hull....specially designed for close-to-shore missions in mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare. The ship can sprint at speeds up to 47 knots (54 mph / 87 kph).

She may not be a real beauty of a ship....but she’s innovatively purpose-built to perform beautifully....

                                            USS Coronado (LCS 4)

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>>Top photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb R. Staples, USN

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) – The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) leads a formation including the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Spruance (DDG 111), USS Pinckney (DDG 91), and USS Kidd (DDG 100), and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)

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An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe) 210421-N-FC670-2006

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USS Coronado is underway in formation with ships from the Royal Thai Navy. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: GULF OF THAILAND (June 3, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) is underway in formation with ships from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a division tactics exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)170603-N-PD309-648 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

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USS Coronado (LCS-4) Independence class Littoral Combat Ship

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USS Coronado (LCS-4) Badass. #usscoronado #gonavy #usnavy

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U.S. Navy conducts combined ops with Canadian and Mexican assets

U.S. Navy conducts combined ops with Canadian and Mexican assets

Ships from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Navy conducted combined operations off the coast of Southern California, May 13, to enhance partnership and interoperability among the nations’ sea services. According to a press release issued by the U.S. navy, Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) steamed alongside Canadian Navy Kingston-class coastal defence vessels HMCS…

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U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships To Be Armed With Hellfire Missiles

U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships To Be Armed With Hellfire Missiles

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The littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, and USS Coronado (LCS 4) underway in the Pacific Ocean – file photo. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith DeVinney/Released) 

Hellfire Missile can hit otherwise tough-to-counter enemy air attacks 

Should enemy helicopters, surveillance planes or armed drones be maneuvering to attack while circling above a…

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(RGM-84) "Harpoon" missile was fired from a Mk-141 launcher aboard USS "Coronado" (LCS 4)...

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170603-N-PD309-113 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: GULF OF THAILAND (June 3, 2017) Littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) steams ahead during a division tactics exercise in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand. CARAT is a series of Pacific Command-sponsored, U.S Pacific Fleet-led bilateral exercises held annually in South and Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT exercise events cover a broad range of naval skill areas and disciplines including surface, undersea, air, and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine, jungle, and explosive ordnance disposal operations; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law, public affairs and military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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170511-N-PD309-111 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2017) Littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) sails during a photo exercise as part of multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise with the Republic of Singapore and Royal Thai navies. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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Корабль прибрежной морской зоны ВМС США USS Coronado (LCS-4) в Тихом океане, апрель 2014 год. USS Coronado является третьим кораблем этой серии, назван в честь курортного города Коронадо, Калифорния . https://www.instagram.com/p/Btv-GByA25a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13vo499kyg7z5

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Future USS Oakland completes acceptance trials under COVID-19 challenging circumstances

The Navy’s newest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), successfully concluded acceptance trials here May 22 following a series of in-port and underway demonstrations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Austal Chief Executive Officer David Singleton said the successful completion of acceptance trials for LCS 24 during the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated Austal USA’s capability and reliability to deliver vessels on time, even under COVID-19 challenging circumstances.

“Austal USA has clearly answered the call, as part of a mission-essential industry, to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and deliver on commitments to the US Navy,” Mr Singleton said.

“The completion of acceptance trials for LCS 24 during this time of adversity is an outstanding achievement and a great acknowledgement of the skills and commitment of the Austal USA team.”

Acceptance trials involve the execution of a number of tests by the Austal USA-led industry team while the vessel is underway; demonstrating to the United States Navy the successful operation of the ship’s major systems and equipment. The trials are last significant milestone before delivery of the ship, scheduled for June 2020.

The ship also performed critical capability tests, including a full-power demonstration, steering and quick reversal, anchor drop test and combat system detect-to-engage sequence.

“I am impressed with the positive results achieved by the Navy and industry team during this acceptance trial of the future USS Oakland,” said Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program Manager, Capt. Mike Taylor. “We continue to see improvements in this class as we work to provide cost-effective warfighting capability to the fleet and the nation.”

Following delivery and commissioning, USS Oakland will sail to California to be homeported in San Diego with sister ships USS Independence (LCS 2), USS Coronado (LCS 4), USS Jackson (LCS 6), USS Montgomery (LCS 8), USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), USS Omaha (LCS 12), USS Manchester (LCS 14), USS Tulsa (LCS 16), USS Charleston (LCS 18), USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) and USS Kansas City (LCS 22).

Four additional Independence-variant ships are under construction at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The future USS Mobile (LCS 26) is undergoing final assembly. The modules for the future USS Savannah (LCS 28) and future USS Canberra (LCS 30) also are being erected, and modules for the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) are being fabricated. Additionally, Austal USA is preparing for construction of the future USS Augusta (LCS 34), USS Kingsville (LCS 36) and USS Pierre (LCS 38).

LCS is a highly maneuverable, lethal and adaptable warship designed to support mine countermeasures, anti-submarine and surface warfare missions. The Independence-variant LCS integrates new technology and capability to affordably support current and future mission capability from deep water to the littorals.

LCS is now the second-largest U.S. Navy surface ship class in production. In 2019, three LCSs were delivered to the fleet and five will be delivered in 2020 at a pace not seen since the 1990s.

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U.S. Navy Sailor Assigned to USS Coronado Tests Positive for COVID-19

U.S. Navy Sailor Assigned to USS Coronado Tests Positive for COVID-19. #Cov19 #LCS4

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), homeported in San Diego, tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on March 17.

The Sailor is currently isolated at their home and restricted in movement in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Personnel who were immediately identified as having close contact with the…