PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) render honors while committing cremains during a burial at sea. Nimitz commited 16 Sailors, one soldier and one civilian during the first burial at sea ceremony held on board in more than 2 years. Nimitz is currently underway to conduct Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released) 170315-N-KR702-218 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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