

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) sails through the South China Sea Nov. 18, 2019. The Giffords is Independence-class littoral combat ship, specializing in high-speed shallow water operations, with the capability to also sail in the open ocean.

USS Gabrielle Giffords Full Photo

Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah J. Kunkle/Released)