SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) conduct a damage control drill in the ship's passageways. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)