Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Johnson, Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), observes flight deck operations from an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 10, 2018, in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations. The 26th MEU and Iwo Jima amphibious ready group are deployed to the 5th Fleet of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

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