171017-M-UX416-155 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) Sailors deployed aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) test capabilities of Small Vessel Operator Pier during a rigging exercise while underway. The introduction of Lewis B. Puller to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations enables Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade to extend its expeditionary presence in support of U.S. Central Command’s missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released)