211028-N-FA490-1713 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K Seahawk helicopter transit the South China Sea during a PHOTOEX. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released)

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