200224-N-EL867-0052 NEWPORT, R.I. (Feb. 24, 2020) Students in the Littoral Combat Ship Officer of the Deck course at the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) practice pierwork in a USS Independence (LCS 2)-variant simulator. SWOS provides a continuum of professional education and training in support of surface navy requirements that prepare officers to serve at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derien C. Luce/Released)