USS Wichita LCS 13

USS Wichita LCS 13 This is the official page of USS Wichita, the 13th Littoral Combat Ship.

USS Wichita was commissioned in 2018, became the first MCM designated Freedom Class LCS vessel on the east coast.

The USS WICHITA has nothing but amazing things to say about our team. We really appreciate our sailors as they give us ...
09/16/2025

The USS WICHITA has nothing but amazing things to say about our team. We really appreciate our sailors as they give us the day in and day out grind . There hard work and dedication has made our home mission ready. During INSURV these sailors have left there mark. From our junior sailors to our senior sailors everyone has made a change to give our ship a higher score than ever before. Congratulations Shipmates on a job well done.👏🏾🫡

USS Wichita Bids farewells to our CHENG and ENCS. Both have shown strong dedication in Engineering pushing us to be able...
08/11/2025

USS Wichita Bids farewells to our CHENG and ENCS. Both have shown strong dedication in Engineering pushing us to be able to deploy. We appreciate our shipmates and know they will do great things in the future.

Fair winds and Following seas!! 🌊🚢


Photo Credit: HM3 Rodriguez and LS3 Fitts

Onboard USS Wichita we have had many things to celebrate. Many Nams for good work and Awards for own BJOQ,JSOQ, and SOQ....
08/07/2025

Onboard USS Wichita we have had many things to celebrate. Many Nams for good work and Awards for own BJOQ,JSOQ, and SOQ. BZ to our amazing shipmates👏🏾

08/06/2025

Big CONGRATULATIONS to Team Wichita’s newest Chief Selects!!!

CSC sel Duncan
ENC sel Hausker
OSC sel Casey
BMC sel Abacado
GSMC sel Sturdivant

04/11/2025

🔥 Hot Suitman comin' in HOT 🔥

CS3 Williams showing off his dance moves and keeping the ship motivated as always. CS3 loves to bring smiles to his shipmates faces!



📷 ET1(SW/AW) Smith, K

⚓️💪 Hard earned and well deserved!! Congratulations to our Sailors of the Quarter, Warrior of the Month, and FC2 Kramer...
04/11/2025

⚓️💪 Hard earned and well deserved!!

Congratulations to our Sailors of the Quarter, Warrior of the Month, and FC2 Kramer!

SOQ: EM1 McCain
JSOQ: DC2 Bradford
BJOQ: LS3 Fitts
WOTM: HM3 Rodriguez

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal awarded to FC2 Kramer

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, making this the BEST LCS on the waterfront!



📸 CMC Kemp

***Haze gray and underway 🌅***Sunrise at sea are the best. Photo Credit: ET1 Smith, K
03/25/2025

***Haze gray and underway 🌅***

Sunrise at sea are the best.



Photo Credit: ET1 Smith, K

***XO's Happy Hour for Sweepers***If we all pitch in, we can make this place shipshape – but remember, safety first, gli...
03/14/2025

***XO's Happy Hour for Sweepers***

If we all pitch in, we can make this place shipshape – but remember, safety first, glitter second, or we might end up swabbing the deck all day!

***How to Save a Life***CPR can mean the difference between life and death when someone's heart stops – it’s a skill tha...
03/11/2025

***How to Save a Life***

CPR can mean the difference between life and death when someone's heart stops – it’s a skill that can save a life in seconds. HMC Skottke provides CPR and First Aid training to Sailors onboard USS Wichita.



Photo Credit: ET1 Smith

***January 2025 Warrior of the Month***ET3 Hanley has gone above and beyond in his time aboard, consistently exceeding e...
03/09/2025

***January 2025 Warrior of the Month***

ET3 Hanley has gone above and beyond in his time aboard, consistently exceeding expectations. His dedication, strong work ethic, and teamwork made him a standout onboard earning him recognition as USS WICHITA's January Warrior of the Month.



Photo Credit: HM3 Rodriguez

***Excellence Begins with the First Step***Our Flight Deck firefighting team begins their first stage of training toward...
02/26/2025

***Excellence Begins with the First Step***

Our Flight Deck firefighting team begins their first stage of training towards being able to respond efficiently and effectively to causalities during flight operations. This phase of our MOB-A certification focuses on mastering core skills, safety protocols, and foundational techniques, building a strong foundation for success in the stages ahead. ✈️👨‍🚒

***Congratulations ENCS Padilla! 🫡***USS WICHITA is proud to promote ENC Padilla to Senior Chief Petty Officer! Becoming...
02/25/2025

***Congratulations ENCS Padilla! 🫡***

USS WICHITA is proud to promote ENC Padilla to Senior Chief Petty Officer! Becoming a Senior Chief Petty Officer is a significant achievement, recognizing outstanding leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to the mission. It signifies a commitment to mentoring junior sailors and contributing to the overall success of the Navy's operations. 🐐🚢

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