ARABIAN GULF (March 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class William Elliott, left, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Rigoberto Sandoval, middle, fire M500 shotguns during a weapons certification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Arabian Gulf, March 29, 2022. Gridley is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead)