U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 8, 2022) Maj. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, assigned to U.S. Central Command, looks out the window of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft attached to the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, deployed with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57 in the 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 6, 2022. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Cameron C. Young)