171004-N-MJ645-0045 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 4, 2017) Rear Adm. Gregory Harris reads his orders as he assumes command of Carrier Strike Group 11 during a change of command ceremony 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 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 1st Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)