200425-N-NY854-1003 ARABIAN GULF (April 25, 2020) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), left, the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) and the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transit the Arabian Gulf during a replenishment-at-sea, April 25, 2020. The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) is in the background. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Thomas Joyce/Released)