171027-N-LC642-186 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2017) A group of distinguished visitors observe flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), in the Arabian Sea. The Nimitz carrier strike group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily Johnston/Released)