200129-N-BD629-0424 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 29, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, participates in a medical evacuation training exercise with a Mark VI Patrol Boat, attached to Commander, Task Force 56 (CTF 56), in the Arabian Gulf. This event highlights one of many core competencies that the Coastal Riverine Force provides in support of U.S. 5th Fleet operations. CTF 56 is responsible for the planning and execution of expeditionary missions including coastal riverine operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)