MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 7, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Root, left, captain of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), from Benton, Pennsylvania, discusses LCS operations with Cmdr. Rolando Lorenzana, captain of the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) during a tour on the bridge of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf)