180602-N-AH771-0172 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 2, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 2, 2018. Iwo Jima, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is on deployment 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 commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Relea

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180602-N-AH771-0172 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 2, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 2, 2018. Iwo Jima, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is on deployment 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 commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)

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