170507-N-FE442-086 ARABIAN GULF (May 7, 2017) Distinguished visitors observe flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage/Released)