ARABIAN GULF (June 21, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) transits the Arabian Gulf during exercise Iron Defender 2022. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures and harbor defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lily Gebauer)