ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 5, 2023) Naval special warfare operators assigned to Special Operations Joint Task Force-Central operate combatant craft assault boats during training with U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)