170604-N-HP188-0184 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 4, 2017) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) operates alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bataan and its amphibious ready group are deployed 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 2nd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)