170918-N-XL056-106 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 18, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jade Woolsey, from Brandenburg, Ky., watches a food processor mix dough aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the Nimitz and accompanying 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)