SEATTLE (Nov. 6, 2021) United States Congressman Adam Smith (Wash.) looks out from the bridge aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during a visit, Nov. 6, 2021. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Kinkead)