CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Col.

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Col. Michael J. Perez, left, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, talks with Lt. Col. Eric J. Keith, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) commanding officer, upon arrival for a MEU exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)