NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2021) Rear Adm. Robert Nowakowski, center, appointed lead for Task Force LCS, discusses littoral combat ship (LCS) capabilities with leadership aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22). LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)