210705-N-WU807-1142 BAY OF BENGAL (June 5, 2021) Sailors raise the rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) during boat operations for a man-overboard drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), June 5. 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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