ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2023) Sailors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) observe as an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 takes off during flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 12, 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 Moises Sandoval)