PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2023) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew's Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kelsey Jewel stands the portside lookout watch on one of the ship’s bridge wings, Feb. 23. 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. Mobile is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Granado)