RED SEA (Oct. 28, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), right, and the Egyptian navy frigate Alexandria (F911) transit the Red Sea in formation during a passing exercise, Oct. 28, 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)