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200413-M-IR130-1127 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 13, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dive underneath the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to retrieve fishing line April 13, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200413-M-IR130-1127 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 13, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dive underneath the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to retrieve fishing line April 13, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200414-M-MV109-1015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2020) Lance Cpl. Joseph Fischer, field artillery cannoneer, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 carbine from the kneeling during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 14, 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)

200414-M-MV109-1015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2020) Lance Cpl. Joseph Fischer, field artillery cannoneer, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 carbine from the kneeling during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 14, 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 Staff Sgt. Patricia Morris

200414-M-MV109-1017 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2020) Capt. Jesse Hume, battery commander, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 14, 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)

200414-M-MV109-1017 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2020) Capt. Jesse Hume, battery commander, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 14, 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 Staff Sgt. Patricia Morris

200408-M-MV109-1282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit remove the plastic wrap from pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 8, 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)

200408-M-MV109-1282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit remove the plastic wrap from pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 8, 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

200408-M-MV109-1271 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stage pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 8, 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)

200408-M-MV109-1271 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stage pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 8, 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

200408-M-MV109-1079 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) retrieves pallets from the fight deck of the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12) during a replenishment-at-sea April 8, 2020. Bataan, 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. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

200408-M-MV109-1079 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 8, 2020) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) retrieves pallets from the fight deck of the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12) during a replenishment-at-sea April 8, 2020. Bataan, 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. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200407-M-MV109-1129 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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)

200407-M-MV109-1129 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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

200407-M-MV109-1120 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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)

200407-M-MV109-1120 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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

200407-M-MV109-1040 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) Maj. Larry Buzzard, AH-1W Super Cobra pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares for flight aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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)

200407-M-MV109-1040 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) Maj. Larry Buzzard, AH-1W Super Cobra pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares for flight aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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

200407-M-MV109-1134 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes flight off of the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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)

200407-M-MV109-1134 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes flight off of the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 7, 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

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage on the beach of Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage on the beach of Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, create a formation on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, create a formation on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, form a command post on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, form a command post on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200420-M-CB805-1004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secure a beach during sustainment training on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

200420-M-CB805-1004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secure a beach during sustainment training on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

00420-M-CB805-1003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit an assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious raid training evolution on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

00420-M-CB805-1003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit an assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious raid training evolution on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

00420-M-CB805-1002 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land on the beach during amphibious raid training on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

00420-M-CB805-1002 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land on the beach during amphibious raid training on Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200420-M-IR130-1043 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stage on the beach of Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200420-M-IR130-1043 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stage on the beach of Karan Island, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are conducting routine sustainment training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in order to enhance the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to employ low-signature, operationally relevant and strategically mobile crisis response forces to project power over key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200327-M-IR130-1010 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 27, 2020) Lance Cpl. Dylan Piercemonday, rifleman, assigned to Weapons Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), does burpee pull-ups aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 27, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200327-M-IR130-1010 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 27, 2020) Lance Cpl. Dylan Piercemonday, rifleman, assigned to Weapons Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), does burpee pull-ups aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 27, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200327-M-IR130-1007 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 27, 2020) Marines assigned to Weapons Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry water containers and meals, ready to eat down the flight ramp of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 27, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200327-M-IR130-1007 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 27, 2020) Marines assigned to Weapons Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry water containers and meals, ready to eat down the flight ramp of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 27, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200323-M-KE756-1026 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) Flight line mechanics and avionics technicians assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintain an MV-22B Osprey’s rotor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 23, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Tanner Seims)

200323-M-KE756-1026 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) Flight line mechanics and avionics technicians assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintain an MV-22B Osprey’s rotor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 23, 2020. Bataan, 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 Cpl. Tanner Seims)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims