Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) steamed alongside Canadian Navy Kingston-class coastal defence vessels HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709) and HMCS Brandon (MM 710), Mexican Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel ARM Revolucion (P 164), and U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class cutter Robert Ward (WPC-1130) in support of the North American Maritime Security Initiative. “This was a unique opportunity for our Sailors to operate LCS with partner nation platforms,” said Cmdr. Dustin Lonero, Coronado’s commanding officer. “We are proud to help strengthen maritime security alongside U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian and Mexican navies.” NAMSI provides a tri-lateral forum among Canada, Mexico and the United States to develop and refine maritime operations, as well as synchronize training and operational interoperability amongst forces of the three nations. The three participating nations actively seek opportunities to operate together and strengthen their cohesive approach to enhance