211108-N-PH222-2144 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 08, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Nolan Kruchowski, from Chisholm, Minn., left, and Chief Engineman (Select) Scott Kruse, from Murrieta, Calif., conduct maintenance on a water jet aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)