210926-N-PH222-1838 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 26, 2021) Sailors guide an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during a Twin Boom Extensible Crane training evolution in the mission bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is operating in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden/released)

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