GULF OF ADEN (July 24, 2022) Chief Gunner's Mate Mathew Dick relays messages aboardthe Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while observing the take-off and landing of the MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 22, in the Gulf of Aden. 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)