210615-N-ZS023-0046 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2021) Rear Adm. Robert Nowakowski, center, appointed lead for Task Force LCS, speaks with leadership aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) on littoral combat ship (LCS) capabilities. 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.

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