STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2017) Navy Airman Matthew Martin, left, from Atwater, Calif., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class John Guinto, from Mabalaccat, Pampanga, Philipphines, stand a full-bore watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 23, 2017, in the Strait of Hormuz. 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. (

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2017) Navy Airman Matthew Martin, left, from Atwater, Calif., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class John Guinto, from Mabalaccat, Pampanga, Philipphines, stand a full-bore watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 23, 2017, in the Strait of Hormuz. 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) 170723-N-XL056-024 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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