171226-N-XH787-003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 26, 2017) Aviation Boatwains Mate (Fueling) 3rd Classes Thea Richiehaugton, Norris Thompson and Ashley Specht prepare to provide fuel for a helicopter assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG-102) while underway aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3). The Expeditionary Mobile Base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Fireman Rheannon Ayalacortez/Released)