SAN DIEGO (Nov. 2, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) arrives at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego in support of San Diego Fleet Week Foundation STEM Days. 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)