ARABIAN GULF (March 13, 2023) Mineman Seaman Bryant Bucio, center, stands watch aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11) in the Arabian Gulf, March 13, 2023. Gladiator 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. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Murphy)