121013-N-XQ375-085 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 13, 2012) – Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) transits in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. New York is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)