SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), while visiting the ship. During the visit, Kitchener evaluated Montgomery's current state of readiness and conducted a listening session on extremism, diversity and inclusion with Montgomery Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner)