171206-N-LC642-104 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2017) U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry, from Ashland, Va., left, and Lt. j.g. Andy Delaney render a hand salute during colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship prepares to moore at Naval Air Station North Island. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emily Johnston/Released)