180808-N-UX013-1152 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

180808-N-UX013-1152 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 8, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Devan Erichsen, right, tightens a turnbuckle to secure the anchor for sea on the ship’s forecastle during sea and anchor detail. Jason Dunham is deployed to 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)