ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2017) Navy Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 24, 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 Kin

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ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2017) Navy Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 24, 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) 170724-N-NI812-039 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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