SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) Cmdr. Phillip Herndl, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew, delivers remarks to Sailors and guests after assuming command on the ship’s flight deck. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)