U.S. 5TH FLEET (Dec. 11, 2023) Sailors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) fire 9 mm pistols during a small arms qualification shoot in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 11, 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)