170531-N-ME988-0923 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 31, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) departs the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The ship is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 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 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)