NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (July 21, 2016) – Airman Michael Kirby, a native of Smithsburg, Md., repacks a launch valve on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently undergoing an extended planned incremental maintenance availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, where the ship is receiving scheduled maintenance and upgrades. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Emily Johnston/Released) 160721-N-LC642-146 160721-N-LC642-146

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