ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts helicopter in-flight refueling operations with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Detachment 1, in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 7, 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)