PACIFIC OCEAN (April. 15, 2022) Sailors aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conduct aircraft firefighting training during routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Littoral combat ships are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. and are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Samuel Hardgrove)