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200610-M-CB805-1036 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire M9 pistols during a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

200610-M-CB805-1036 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire M9 pistols during a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200610-M-CB805-1022 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire M9 pistols during a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

200610-M-CB805-1022 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire M9 pistols during a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200610-M-CB805-1017 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Nicholson, engineering chief, Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a weapons safety brief prior to a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

200610-M-CB805-1017 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Nicholson, engineering chief, Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a weapons safety brief prior to a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200610-M-CB805-1007 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Brooks, platoon sergeant, Weapons Platoon, Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads a magazine prior to a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

200610-M-CB805-1007 RED SEA (June 10, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Brooks, platoon sergeant, Weapons Platoon, Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads a magazine prior to a pistol qualification range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 10, 2020. Oak Hill with embarked 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200528-M-IR130-1203 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) A reconnaissance Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilizes a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk to Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rig on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200528-M-IR130-1203 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) A reconnaissance Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilizes a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk to Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rig on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200528-M-IR130-1047 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilize a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk to Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rig on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200528-M-IR130-1047 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilize a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk to Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rig on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200528-M-IR130-1030 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their harnesses for Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200528-M-IR130-1030 ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their harnesses for Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging on Kurayn Island, Saudi Arabia, during routine sustainment training May 28, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to employ operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces for power projection over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200519-M-MV109-1206 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) Gunnery Sgt. Clarence Cassel a fire support officer assigned Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), communicates with aircraft during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200519-M-MV109-1206 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) Gunnery Sgt. Clarence Cassel a fire support officer assigned Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), communicates with aircraft during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200519-M-MV109-1210 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engage a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200519-M-MV109-1210 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engage a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200519-M-MV109-1201 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), command and control aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200519-M-MV109-1201 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), command and control aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200519-M-MV109-1131 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component marks a target with an infrared laser during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200519-M-MV109-1131 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component marks a target with an infrared laser during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200519-M-MV109-1050 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component passes over the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200519-M-MV109-1050 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component passes over the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 19, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200521-M-MV109-1129 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engages a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200521-M-MV109-1129 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engages a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200521-M-MV109-1160 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engages a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200521-M-MV109-1160 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component engages a target utilizing aviation-delivered fires during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200521-M-MV109-1181 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) Capt. Richard Webb, fire support officer, left, and Cpl. Alexander Vogel, fire support Marine, assigned to Headquarters Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discuss communications during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200521-M-MV109-1181 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) Capt. Richard Webb, fire support officer, left, and Cpl. Alexander Vogel, fire support Marine, assigned to Headquarters Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discuss communications during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200521-M-MV109-1069 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component passes over the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200521-M-MV109-1069 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) An Air Force AC-130W assigned to Joint Special Operations Air Component passes over the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200521-M-MV109-1041 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) Sgt. Anthony Chaidez, left, and Sgt. Mitchel McGowan, joint fires observers, assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rehearse an AC-130W call for fire during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200521-M-MV109-1041 ARABIAN GULF (May 21, 2020) Sgt. Anthony Chaidez, left, and Sgt. Mitchel McGowan, joint fires observers, assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rehearse an AC-130W call for fire during an aviation operation in support of sea control training evolution aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 21, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200428-M-MV109-1069 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Daniel Gress, machine gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the reloading of an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200428-M-MV109-1069 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Daniel Gress, machine gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the reloading of an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200428-M-MV109-1065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Daniel Gress, machine gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200428-M-MV109-1065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Daniel Gress, machine gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200428-M-MV109-1042 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Joseph Long, anti-tank missile gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200428-M-MV109-1042 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2020) Lance Cpl. Joseph Long, anti-tank missile gunner, assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M2 machine gun during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 28, 2020. New York, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris