171110-N-ZS023-032 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 10, 2017) Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the ship’s scheduled port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. America is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)