170324-N-HQ940-015 SUEZ CANAL (March 24, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Suez Canal. The ship is deployed with it's amphibious ready group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/Released)