PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 08, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Francisco Samalot, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, stands helm safety officer on the bridge of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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 3rd Class Andrew Langholf)