RED SEA (Nov. 1, 2021) Cmdr. Johnath Stinnette, left, executive officer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) watches for surface contacts as the ship arrives at Eilat, Israel, Nov. 1, 2021. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)