190814-N-DQ500-1036 MANAMA, Bahrain (Aug. 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) while conducting boat operations in the Arabian Gulf. EODMU 1 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 Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dan Willey/Released)