170810-N-ME988-0745 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 10, 2017) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 60, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, approaches the well 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)