200206-N-DW182-1055 MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2020) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Little Rock (LCS 9) departs Mayport, Fla. for the ship’s maiden deployment, Feb. 6, 2020. The Little Rock deployment will be the third deployment of a littoral combat ship in support of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South’s Campaign MARTILLO. The deployment of a littoral combat ship to the region demonstrates the commitment to regional cooperation and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)