ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 3, 2023) The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) participates in a photo exercise with a P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 3, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juel Foster)