170725-N-XL056-046 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jeffrey Polly, from Fresno, Calif., directs an EA-18G Growler, from the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 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 Leon Wong/Released)