GULF OF OMAN (July 7, 2022) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Darrell Taylor performs pre-fire checks on an M240 machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) in the Gulf of Oman. Momsen 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 Lily Gebauer)