GULF OF BAHRAIN (June 30, 2021) A Mark VI patrol boat, attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, transits the Gulf of Bahrain, June 30, 2021. CTF 56 commands and controls the employment of tactical Navy expeditionary combat forces in order to maximize U.S. 5th Fleet’s lethality throughout the maritime domain utilizing eight task groups whose missions range from explosive ordnance disposal and salvage diving, Naval construction forces and expeditionary logistics support, maritime interdiction operations and maritime security, and embarked security teams. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anita Chebahtah)