200320-M-IR130-1018 RED SEA (March 20, 2020) Cpl. Antonio

200320-M-IR130-1018 RED SEA (March 20, 2020) Cpl. Antonio Hoggard, an ejection seat mechanic assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans the canopy of an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 20, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)