170804-N-NI812-080 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 3, 2017) Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Terrell Jackson reacts to Command Master Chief Jimmy Haley telling him he was selected as a chief aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and carrier 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 Ian Kinkead/Released)