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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Blue crew conducts a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck, Nov. 22. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)