ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Navy Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 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 Ki


ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Navy Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 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) 170725-N-NI812-014 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)


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