080806-N-5549O-110 MARINETTE, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2008) Ship's Navigator, Shaina Hayden, searches out surface contacts from the pilot house of the first Navy Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) while the ship conducts its underway builder trials. The ship is designed for littoral, or close-to-shore, operations and to provide access and dominance in coastal-water areas. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released) US Navy 080806-N-5549O-110 hip's Navigator Shaina Hayden searches out surface contacts

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