ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Feb. 6, 2023) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, left, and a member from the United Arab Emirates Naval Force shake hands during a meeting with United Arab Emirates Naval Force Commander Rear Adm. Sheikh Saeed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 6, 2023. The leaders discussed opportunities for maritime collaboration, reflecting the longstanding partnership between both navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Vernier)