PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson)