GULF OF OMAN (June 25, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Michael Farrell, from Elk Mountain, Wyo., stands watch inside a sheave damping room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno ) 130625-N-LP801-043 Join the conversation

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GULF OF OMAN (June 25, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Michael Farrell, from Elk Mountain, Wyo., stands watch inside a sheave damping room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno ) 130625-N-LP801-043 Join the conversation Sailor stands watch aboard USS Nimitz. (9151088389)

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