PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 09, 2021) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Timothy Kidwell, from Florence, Ky., left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Cari McPheeters, from Milwaukie, Ore., sanitize respiratory masks in the hangar bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)