ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) Navy Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Alejandro Quetel, from the Virgin Islands, completes an elevator check to ensure it is operational aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 9, 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 Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rache

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) Navy Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Alejandro Quetel, from the Virgin Islands, completes an elevator check to ensure it is operational aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 9, 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 Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rachel Kuebler)

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