170912-M-CK339-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) An AS332 Super Puma helicopter, assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) carries pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Laboy/Released)