U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 3, 2017) MV-22B Ospreys assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed 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 Devin M. Langer/Released)