200429-M-CB805-2099 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

200429-M-CB805-2099 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast-rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk onto the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 20, 2020. Oak Hill, 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 Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison)