171224-N-CE703-025 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 24, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare to lower the ensign during evening colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently preparing for a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility where the ship will receive scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian D. Zagrocki/Released)