Nimitz Supports Operation Inherent Resolve [Image 154 of 178]

USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), ARABIAN GULF

10.03.2017

Photo by Ahron Arendes 

U.S. Navy           

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Tate Kern, from Fort Wayne, Ind., left, and Airman Tristain Smith, from Newport, R.I., clean pad eyes aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 3, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead)

• Date Taken: 10.03.2017
• Date Posted: 10.05.2017 00:32
• Photo ID: 3836747
• VIRIN: 171003-N-NI812-022
• Resolution: 3270x2336
• Size: 1.72 MB
• Location: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), ARABIAN GULF