Littoral. Not made for combat protection. More for minesweeping and coastal patrol.  NO GUNS at all. If needs to fight might have to just ram the offender with her nose. Get this. GG hated guns. Navy changing away from the culture of violence. Navy’s new motto of Semper Modestis— always considerate. Also vegan-friendly galley, unisex uniforms for the whole crew, and numerous “safe spaces” throughout the ship. A true girl's ship. Maybe gay, too. Read this article. Didn't know Gabby could swear like a sailor. So funny. :)

http://www.duffelblog.com/2015/06/uss-gabrielle-giffords-christened-gun-free/