180728-N-UX013-1010 RED SEA NAVAL BASE, Egypt (July 28, 2018) Military service members from the U.S. Navy, the Egyptian Naval Force (ENF) and participating countries of exercise Eagle Salute 18 gather for the opening ceremony at Red Sea Naval Base Headquarters in Safaga, Egypt. Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the ENF conducted to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)