170311-N-LI768-941 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) participates in a vertical replenishment. Comstock is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in 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)