170608-N-ME988-0137 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) hold the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203). Carter Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready 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 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)