180125-N-KK081-070 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 25, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 1 prepare to backload sections of the improved Navy lighterage system aboard USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008) 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Chan/Released)