210730-N-ZS023-1052 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2021) Cmdr. James Hoey, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) Blue Crew addresses the crew before being relieved of command during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base San Diego. 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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