190522-N-EI695-8954 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Juan Troncoso gives the signal to take off to an MV-22B Osprey during flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), in the Gulf of Aden, May 22, 2019. Lewis B. Puller supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions, including crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief 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 Stephanie Flynt/Released)