200118-N-GR168-1069 AQABA, Jordan (Jan. 18, 2020) Two landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, embarked with the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), prepare to land on the shore of Aqaba, Jordan. New York , with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting bilateral training in partnership with the Royal Jordanian Marines and Navy in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle Wilkie/Released)