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Pre-Commissioning Unit Augusta (LCS 34) Blue Crew Holds Assumption of Command Ceremony

221213-N-ZS023-1020 SAN DIEGO (Dec 13, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Augusta (LCS 34) Blue crew render honors during an assumption of command ceremony held at Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, Dec. 13. 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)