220419-N-NK931-571 PACIFIC OCEAN (April. 19, 2022) – An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, lifts off from Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during routine underway operations in the Eastern Pacific. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. ( Navy photo by Samuel Hardgrove)

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