Seaman Alex Patterson stands watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Menah/Released) Operation Inherent Resolve 150116-N-LQ653-018

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