U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 23, 2021) Airman Jesse Lopez, assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, taxis and directs a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, attached to "The Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, deployed with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57, in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. CTF 57 aircraft conduct missions in support of maritime operations to ensure stability, security, and the free flow of commerce in the Central Command area of responsibility, which connects the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean, encompassing three strategic chokepoints. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan S. Sua)