200313-N-PL200-1002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails alongside Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords, part of Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Amber Danielle Barlow/Released)