190218-N-KT659-1086 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 18, 2019) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Ryan Walker and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Christian Anteen, assigned to the Grey Knights of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, test the instruments behind the flight station of a P-3C Orion anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft. VP-46 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, VP-46 is supporting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Dalton/Released)