RED SEA (Oct. 21, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Seaman Jacore Gilford, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), guides a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) on the flight deck during exercise Indigo Defender 21, Oct. 21, 2021. Indigo Defender 21 is a capstone bilateral maritime exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to enhance interoperability and strengthen our capacity to maintain regional maritime security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)