230226-N-NH267-1127 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 26, 2023) Chief Gunner’s Mate Joseph Hourieh speaks with members of the Bahrain Defence Force aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 26, 2023. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.