200114-N-FV739-0316 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (Jan. 14, 2020) Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly speaks to Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 during an all-hands call. Modly’s visit to Singapore is part of a multination visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines providing forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Veloicaza/Released)