NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Joseph Bubulka, from Easton, Pa., right, gives remarks as the newest commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Blue Crew, during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base San Diego. The littoral combat ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Rosalie Chang)