210727-N-QR052-1051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 27, 2021) Engineman 3rd Class Omar Valdivia, from Whittier, Calif., pours potable water into a test vial during a potable water test in the main engine room 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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Keywords: combat, engineering, littoral, potable, pump, ship, water