ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 8, 2023) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) participate in a onboard firefighting drill in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 8, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Christopher Jones)