Oakland, Calif. (April 17, 2021) Mr. Greg Brazil sets the watch and passes the long glass to USS Oakland (LCS 24) Sailors during the ship’s commissioning ceremony. The LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, while capable of open ocean tasking. The LCS can support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Oakland will be homeported San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)