RED SEA (July 30, 2022) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a passing exercise with Egyptian navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F 911) while transiting the Red Sea. 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)