170724-N-MH057-078 ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters, from the "Wolf Pack" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) 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 Seaman Cody M. Deccio/Released)