180728-N-UX013-1131 SAFAGA, Egypt (July 28, 2018) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Christian Orellana explains de-smoking equipment to sailors from participating countries of exercise Eagle Salute 18 during a damage control demonstration aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force conducted to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)