200313-N-PL200-1008 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) operates in company of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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)