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SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2023) Cmdr. Bill Carroll, at the podium, Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold crew commanding officer, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), June 2. 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 1st Class Vance Hand)