Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit look on as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) transits the Suez Canal on its first operational deployment. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with embarked elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver)