180611-N-ZG607-0071 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 11, 2018) Aircrew tie down a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 11, 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 C

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180611-N-ZG607-0071 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 11, 2018) Aircrew tie down a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 11, 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 Dominick A. Cremeans/Released)

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