171001-N-XL056-023 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic (E-Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Brianna Brown checks maintenance requirements on a laptop 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 its carrierstrike 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)