GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 6, 2022) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) prepare to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) in the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 6, 2022. The Sullivans 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 Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Kevin Frus)