180516-N-ZG607-0046 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 16, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) takes off from 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 Seaman Dominick A. Cremeans/Released)