221015-N-ZS023-1026 SAN DIEGO (Oct 15, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. Jackson returned to Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 15, following its initial deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)