200224-N-VP266-1217 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 24, 2020) An assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) transits the Arabian Gulf towards the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Feb. 24, 2020. Oak Hill is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Griffin Kersting/Released)