200420-N-VP266-1269 ARABIAN GULF (April 20, 2020) Marines

200420-N-VP266-1269 ARABIAN GULF (April 20, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launch an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during well deck operations, April 20, 2020. Oak Hill, with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the 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 choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Griffin Kersting)