170720-N-ME988-0126 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 20, 2017) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) practice combat techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). 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 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)