PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2021) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Matthew Burke, from Topeka, Kan., center, attaches a hoist line to a surface tow cradle while conducting routine maintenance in the mission bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson)