Marine Corps Cpl. David Diaz, right, Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), and Maj. Robert Walker, training to become an Aerial Observer, prepare an MV-22B Osprey for take-off from 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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Marine Corps Cpl. David Diaz, right, Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), and Maj. Robert Walker, training to become an Aerial Observer, prepare an MV-22B Osprey for take-off from 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Capt. Natalie B. Poggemeyer/Released)

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