SUEZ CANAL (Dec. 18, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) transits the Suez Canal, Dec. 18, 2023. Laboon 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 2nd Class Elexia Morelos)