ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 8, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) align a joint standoff weapon to an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 8, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU(SOC) 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 Danilo Reynoso)