170628-N-UM507-368 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. The ship is on an underway period in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr/Released)