The Lewis B. Puller 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.

ARABIAN GULF (March 23, 2020) An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter with 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron performs deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Haley Buker)

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, a Joint Task Force-capable Headquarters, responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support U.S. Central Command, 5th Fleet, and MARCENT theater objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Haley Buker).

(January 12, 2020) Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct marksmanship proficiency training. Throughout the afternoon the Marines had their combat marksmanship skills put to the test by executing numerous rifle drills. FASTCENT provides expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces to reinforce embassies, consulates, and other vital national assets throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by CPL Haley Buker)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 24, 2019) U.S. Marines and Sailors with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, compete with British military service members during an athletic sporting event hosted to build camaraderie and teamwork between U.S. troops and British military counterparts. TF 51/5 is entrusted with rapidly aggregating crisis response capabilities and positioning Navy and Marine Corps forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to ensure command and control of forces at sea, from the sea and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt. David L. Proffitt, photos by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command wish their friends and family a happy Thanksgiving.

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command participate in the Innovation Training Course Nov. 13, 2018. During the course the Marines and Sailors learned technical skills that will make them more advanced on the battlefield, such as three-dimensional printing, drone building, and coding. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donell Bryant)

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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA - Cpl. Cody Marx a crew master with Marine Aerial Refeuler Squadron 352 Det. A talks about the mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules and how his job is vital to ensuring the aircraft is able to complete missions all over the area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Carlos Lopez)