ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 12, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Gerardo Garcia, from Palm Desert, Calif., replaces rings on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 12, 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. ( Na

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 12, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Gerardo Garcia, from Palm Desert, Calif., replaces rings on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 12, 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 Leon Wong) 170812-N-XL056-044 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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