U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Pallandro sets a weapon to condition 3 during patrol operations in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 2, 2015. Pallandro is a gunner’s mate assigned to commander, Task Group 56.7’s, Riverine Command Boat 805. CTG 56.7 conducts maritime security operations to ensure freedom of movement for strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in the inshore and coastal areas of the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Torrey W. Lee