ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 5, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators assigned to Special Operations Joint Task Force-Central conduct small boat training in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 5, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are 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 Bradley Rickard)