180513-N-AH771-0063 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 13, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) depart a landing craft, air cushion on an F470 Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft during amphibious operations with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). 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)