STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 17, 2022) Lt. Christopher Dendor mans the tactical action officer (TAO) watch station aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while the ship transits the Strait of Hormuz. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas A. Russell)