The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau makes its way through the Suez Canal followed by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland en route to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Nassau, Ashland and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on deployment as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security and theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.