170329-M-EO036-270 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 29, 2017) An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter carrying Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) hovers over the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a fast roping exercise. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released)