GULF OF OMAN (July 19, 2022) Lt. Lauren Moyer stands watch as the tactical actions officer (TAO) aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while transiting the Gulf of Oman. 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)