GULF OF OMAN (May 31, 2023) An Aerovel Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicle is inspected prior to launch on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) in the Gulf of Oman, May 31, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt)