210712-N-WU807-1099 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2021) Sailors prepare to launch a rigid-hulled inflatable boat for a man-overboard drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), July 12. 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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