ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2017) Marine Lance Cpl. James Frank, from Marion, Ind., left, and Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Verbeae, from Port Huron, Mich., wipe down flat panels on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Death Rattlers�? of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the 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 Elesia K. Patten/Released)