U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopters picks up supplies to transports USS San Antonio (LPD 17) March 10, 2013. The 26th MEU is deployed to 5th Fleet area of operations. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Gerard R. Farao/Released)