ARABIAN SEA (March 24, 2023) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Luc Skube descends a pilots ladder alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during a VBSS exercise, March 24, 2023 in the Arabian Sea. Paul Hamilton 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 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt)