190102-N-AT530-0176 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason Oprien signals an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced) as it takes off from the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 2, 2019. Fort McHenry and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)