210713-N-QR052-1013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 13, 2021) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Karina Vargas, from Sacramento, Calif., heaves mooring lines aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). 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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