PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits the Pacific Ocean in support of the Oceanica Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) program. The OMSI program is a Secretary of Defense initiative leveraging Department of Defense assests transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, ultimately supporting is maritime law enforcement operations in Oceania. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Butler)