200402-N-WP865-2084 ANDAMAN SEA (April 2, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), bottom, conducts maneuvering drills with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Akizuki-class destroyer JS Teruzuki (DD 116) during bilateral operations, April 2, 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/Released)
