230205-N-HG846-1608 SOUTH CHINA SEA (February 5, 2023) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) navigates the South China Sea, Feb. 5. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni)

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