200403-N-PI330-0318 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (April 3, 2020) Ships assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transit the Strait of Hormuz, April 3, 2020. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group 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 the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters/Released)