170813-N-WM647-0021 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Kiana Kimberly Placheta and Blanca Zafra repair an F/A-18C Super Hornet tire in the tire shop of 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 the region, the ship and its 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 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)