ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2017) Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Baca, from Chicago, shoots an MK-38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 31, 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 Leon

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ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2017) Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Baca, from Chicago, shoots an MK-38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 31, 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 Leon Wong) 170731-N-XL056-083 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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