120803-N-DH124-130 SAN DIEGO - Capt. Robert Randall gives his departing remarks before being relieved by Capt. Chris Peterschmidt as commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, during a change of command ceremony aboard littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 1). The LCS’s primary intended missions are antisubmarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and surface warfare against small boats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia/ Released)