ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 14, 2023) Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) participate in an aircraft firefighting drill in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 14, 2023. Thomas Hudner 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 Jordan Klineizquierdo)