ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 31, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is currently on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations. The Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr) 170731-N-UM507-012 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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