USS Oscar Austin transits the Suez Canal

A U.S. Navy sailor in a helmet and a vest marked U.S. Navy stands at the rail of a warship's forecastle, looking out over the calm water of the Suez Canal with sandy banks behind; a mounted gun barrel rises at the left of the frame. — U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Wanous (DVIDS 10025629, VIRIN 261006-N-WA512-1033) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

U.S. Navy photo released via DVIDS on Oct. 16, 2026 showing Seaman Braylon Fuller standing watch on the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as the ship transits the Suez Canal on Oct. 6, 2026. The Navy describes Oscar Austin as a forward-deployed ship assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.

What: USS Oscar Austin transits the Suez Canal
Where: Suez Canal, Egypt
When: Oct 6, 2026
Who: U.S. Navy (USS Oscar Austin, DDG 79), via DVIDS
Status: Official release
Warning: Content warning: None. A sailor in a helmet and vest stands watch on a warship's bow on a canal; no injuries shown. Graphic level: none.

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U.S. Navy (USS Oscar Austin, DDG 79), via DVIDS · USS Oscar Austin transits the Suez Canal (DVIDS 10025629)

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Captured 6 October 2026. Time captured: not stated. Releasing authority: U.S. Navy (USS Oscar Austin, DDG 79), via DVIDS. Location: Suez Canal, Egypt.

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Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Wanous (DVIDS 10025629, VIRIN 261006-N-WA512-1033). License: Public domain (U.S. federal government work).