ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 23, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)