180602-N-AH771-0426 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 2, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Breana Royston directs an AV-8B Harrier II Jet, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, as it prepares to take off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, homeported in Mayport, Fla, is on a regularly scheduled 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)