200206-N-QI061-0173 MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2020) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Little Rock (LCS 9) departs Naval Station Mayport 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 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)