190630-N-NI298-0319 DAVAO CITY, Philippines (June 30, 2019) Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific, delivers remarks during a reception aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) while on a scheduled port visit to Davao City, Philippines. Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat ships are designed to operate in near-shore environments. Montgomery is on her first deployment and currently deployed to Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristin Barth/Released)