170531-N-MG079-039 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 31, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) approaches the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6). Philippine Sea is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, which 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 2nd Class Patrick Ian Crimmins/Released)