200623-N-WP865-1557 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 23, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), front, exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) training ships JS Kashima (TV 3508), middle, and JS Shimayuki (TV 3513) in the South China Sea, June 23, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)