SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2021) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jaqueline Hoganmathees, from Charleston, S.C., stands watch on the port bridge wing aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during an underway replenishment. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment 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)