200128-N-AT530-1550 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Montgomery (LCS 8), left, and USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) operate in the South China Sea, Jan. 28, 2002. Montgomery is on a rotational deployment to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)

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