RED SEA (June 2, 2021) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Red Sea. Iwo Jima is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Kibena)