180801-N-PY230-2500 RED SEA (Aug. 1, 2018) Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Gibson greets an Egyptian Naval Force (ENF) supply ship over the 1MC of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during a simulated replenishment-at-sea as part of exercise Eagle Salute 18. Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the ENF conducted to enhance interoperability and warfighting 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 Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist Matt Bodenner)