ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Navy Sailors watch missiles being lifted via elevator to the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 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 Weston A. Mohr) 170725-N-UM507-071 by Naval Base Kitsa

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ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Navy Sailors watch missiles being lifted via elevator to the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 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 Weston A. Mohr) 170725-N-UM507-071 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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