ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aric Mcneil, from Phoenix, and assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, observes flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 13, 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
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aric Mcneil, from Phoenix, and assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, observes flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 13, 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 2nd Class Holly L. Herline) 170813-N-KR702-158 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)
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