ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Dominic Hughes stands watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) on the small craft action team during an inbound sea and anchor evolution to Jebel-Ali, United Arab Emirates, June 8, 2023. McFaul 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. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juel Foster)