180602-N-AH771-0372 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 2, 2018) A Marine pilot readies an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, for takeoff from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is on deployment 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)