231205-M-RV237-1175 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 5, 2023) Naval Special Operators conduct a Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Gulf of Oman, Dec. 5, 2023. The CCA's primary role is medium range maritime interdiction operations (MIO) in medium-to-high threat environments. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kevin N. Seidensticker) Of note, portions of this image were masked for security reasons.

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