ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2021) Sailors prepare to fire a 25mm gun mount during a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jairus P. Bailey)