PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Mark Plascencia, from Phoenix, Ariz., inspects a space with a flash light during watch 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. Jackson is conducting routine operations in the 3rd Fleet area of operations.

---

Size: 1282px × 1948px
Photo credit: © Operation 2021 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: engineer, watch