180521-N-NJ910-0094 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 21, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28,= approaches the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a fast rope exercise. 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 Dary M. Patten/Released)