AUGUSTA BAY, Italy (Aug. 8, 2022) The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside. Sioux City is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas A. Russell)