STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 24, 2022) U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships participates in a photo exercise while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, June 24. The USS Sioux City 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 3rd Class Nicholas A. Russell)