NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nick Strimple, a native of Dallas, prepares a close-in weapon system barrel for solid film lubricant application on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently undergoing an extended planned incremental maintenance availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility where the ship is receiving scheduled maintenance and upgrades. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Colby S. Comery/Released) 151218-N-OV009-048 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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