U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, (October 10, 2026) - U.S. Sailors fire an M18 service pistols during a live-fire exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo via DOW)