180507-N-AH771-0039 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 7, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepare an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) to be moved into the ship's hangar bay. Iwo Jima is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)