180602-N-AH771-0401 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 2, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship US Iwo Jima (LHD 7), refuels an AV-8B Harrier II jet, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, on the flight deck of 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)