200112-N-AT530-1183 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2020) Sailors observe as an MQ-8B Fire Scout hovers over the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Jan. 12, 2020. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)