ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2017) Lance Cpl. Evan Morrison, from Austin, Minn., left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Navarrette, from Las Vegas, tighten bolts on an F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 21, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the fr

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2017) Lance Cpl. Evan Morrison, from Austin, Minn., left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Navarrette, from Las Vegas, tighten bolts on an F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 21, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead) 170821-N-NI812-033 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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