180622-N-AH771-0218 ARABIAN GULF (June 22, 2018) United States Central Command, Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford talks with Sailors and Marines on the mess decks of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). 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 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)