RED SEA (Jan. 23, 2024) Cmdr. Eric Blomberg, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) helps paint during a ship preservation evolution in the Red Sea, Jan. 23, 2024. Laboon 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)