ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2023) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) fires its Mark-15 Phalanx close-in weapon system during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 2, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) 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 Moises Sandoval)