171004-N-MJ645-0091 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 04, 2017) Sideboys render honors to Rear Adm. Bill Byrne as he prepares to depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after turning over command of Carrier Strike Group 11 to Rear Adm. Gregory Harris. Nimitz is currently deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the 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 Special


171004-N-MJ645-0091 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 04, 2017) Sideboys render honors to Rear Adm. Bill Byrne as he prepares to depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after turning over command of Carrier Strike Group 11 to Rear Adm. Gregory Harris. Nimitz is currently deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the 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 1st Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released) 171004-N-MJ645-0091 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)


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