190212-N-AB123-1001 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 12, 2019) A French army SA-330B Puma helicopter prepares to land aboard the expeditionary mobile base platform ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during a deck landing qualification exercise. The expeditionary sea base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswains’ Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Vincent Carter/Released)