CHENNAI, India - U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bryan Hatfield

CHENNAI, India - U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bryan Hatfield (right), commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shakes hands with an Indian naval officer, January 23, 2019. While in port, the Rushmore will refuel and host Indian Navy personnel, while it’s embarked Sailors and Marines will have opportunities to tour the local area. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez/Released)