170629-N-JH929-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Willie Richardson, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kayla Laorosa label fuel samples aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz 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 Cole Schroeder/Released)