GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 18, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26MEU(SOC)), Maritime Special Purpose Force conduct sniper sustainment training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Gulf of Aden, Oct. 18. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26MEU(SOC) 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)