Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) successfully carried out an at-sea Main Propulsion Diesel Engine repair, a task previously requiring contractor support, enabling the ship to continue its mission. The repair marks a milestone in the Navy’s initiative to increase crew-led maintenance and boost the operational readiness of the LCS fleet.

USS St. Louis crew achieves milestone with self-sufficient engine repair while deployed

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Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) successfully carried out an at-sea Main Propulsion Diesel Engine repair, a task previously requiring contractor support, enabling the ship to continue its mission.

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