170217-N-MZ078-138 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 17, 2017) Capt. Chris Farricker, commanding officer of USS Freedom (LCS 1), delivers his speech during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego. Freedom is the mono-hull variant of the LCS and is designed to defeat "anti-access" threats in shallow, coastal water regions, including fast surface craft, quiet diesel submarines, and mines. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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