180117-M-MX585-003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 17, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 prepare to come ashore in support of a medical drill during exercise Native Fury 18. The exercise is designed to train Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Native Fury Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)