180530-N-TK177-0072 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 30, 2018) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Paul Burton, assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, mans the ship’s self-defense system in flag plot aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) May 30, 2018. Iwo Jima, homeported in Mayport, Fla., 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 1st Class Kristin M. Schuster/Released)