U.S. Navy Sailors train in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility during exercise Eagle Defender 24. Eagle Defender 24 is a bilateral maritime exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Army photo)