ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 1, 2017) Navy Legalman 3rd Class Shawn Dorman, from Philadelphia, cleans a fire hose aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 1, 2017, 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) 170801-N-NI812-019 by Naval B

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 1, 2017) Navy Legalman 3rd Class Shawn Dorman, from Philadelphia, cleans a fire hose aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 1, 2017, 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) 170801-N-NI812-019 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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