171104-N-KR702-045 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 4, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Strait of Malacca. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly Herline/Released)