STRAIT OF MALACCA (May 5, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is seen underway in the Strait of Malacca, (May 5, 2024). Gabrielle Giffords is a self-sufficient, sustainable, and on a rotational deployment successfully operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)