230921-Z-QQ327-1032 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 21, 2023) U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahrain Navy personnel maneuver a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during a joint search and rescue exercise (SAREX) in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 21. The U.S. and regional partners regularly conduct joint training to further improve readiness in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.