221216-N-ZS023-1065 SAN DIEGO (Dec 16, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Blue crew stands at parade rest during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Dec. 16. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to 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)