200702-N-WP865-1026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 2, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), right, conducts routine operations in the South China Sea, July 2, 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)