230923-N-NO146-1005 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 23, 2023) Two A-10 Thunderbolt II’s assigned to Combined Forces Air Component Commander fly past guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during air operations in maritime surface warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 23. Stethem 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 Information Technician Second Class Ruskin Naval)