U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 14, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and Hospital Corpsmen assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) practice emergency medical techniques during training aboard Bataan, Nov. 14. 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 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)