161204-N-PY786-011 SUEZ CANAL (Dec. 4, 2016) Lt. j.g. Damean Powell observes as the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) approaches the Friendship Bridge during a routine, scheduled transit through the Suez Canal. Ike and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. This photo has been edited using burning and blurring for operational security purposes. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Liam Antinori)