U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to take off during rapid response training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 4, 2018. The 26th MEU and Iwo Jima amphibious ready group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner/Released)