SAN DIEGO (Sept 29, 2022) Capt. Michael Clavero, center left, chief staff officer of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, delivers remarks to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue and Gold crew Sailors during an exchange of command ceremony 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 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)