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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 23, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), right, exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training ships JS Kashima (TV 3508) and JS Shimayuki (TV 3513) in the South China Sea, June 23, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser)