RED SEA (Aug. 7, 2023) Sailors from the weapons department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) assemble a missile, Aug. 7, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked (26th MEU SOC) Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)