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220121-N-ZS023-1002 (Jan 21, 2022) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Cmdr. Wayne Gehman, right, commanding officer aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), greets retired Quartermaster 2nd Class and WWII veteran Norman Williams, a native of Kansas City, Mo., during a scheduled tour. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand/Released)