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A littoral combat ship sails in the sea leaving a white wake behind.

USS Gabrielle Giffords

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords sails through the South China Sea, Nov. 18, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Josiah J. Kunkle VIRIN: 191118-N-YI115-2020.JPG
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