PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2017) Navy Capt. Kevin Lenox (right), commanding officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), speaks prior to a frocking ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Nov. 24, 2017, in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder)

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