171024-N-MZ078-326 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 24, 2017) Ensign Sierra Knoch, from Baltimore, observes from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) as the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a passenger transfer. Lake Erie is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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