170910-N-KR702-386 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2017) Seaman Derek Evans, right, from Austin, Texas, pulls U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Katherine Roy, of Middletown Conn., both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), through the water on a stretcher during search and rescue drills, Sept. 10, 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 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released)