GULF OF BAHRAIN (Feb. 21, 2021) Engineman 2nd Class Richard Guzman, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, mans a .50-caliber machine gun aboard a Mark VI patrol boat during a high value asset escort of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Gulf of Bahrain, Feb. 21, 2021. CTF-56 is responsible for planning and execution of expeditionary missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson)