191225-N-GR168-1240 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2019) Command Master Chief Ben Hodges, command master chief of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), slices prime rib in the galley aboard New York, Dec. 25, 2019. New York is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle Wilkie/Released)