200111-N-AT530-1421 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) fires its 57 mm gun during a live-fire exercise, Jan. 11, 2020. Montgomery is on a rotational deployment to U.S. Into-Pacific Command, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)