200331-N-WP865-1047 ANDAMAN SEA (March 31, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Andaman Sea, March 31, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)