U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 25, 2020) Sailors assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, deployed with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57, participate in a multi-branch Christmas video teleconference with President Donald J. Trump, Dec 25, 2020. CTF-57 operates in the U.S 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan S. Sua)