210821-N-QR052-1066 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Burke, from Topeka, Kan., center, attaches a hoist line to a surface tow cradle while conducting routine maintenance in the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

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Keywords: bay, cradle, mission, sailor, surface, tow