GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 2, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Dominic Hughes, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), prepares a meal during a U.S. Navy culinary challenge in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 2, 2023. McFaul 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 Juel Foster)