MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 17, 2021) Cmdr. Joseph Burgon, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), looks at the city of Manila, Philippines from the ship's bridge wing during a contactless port visit. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Butler)