PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 12, 2023) U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Mike Houtchens, from Pace, Fla., directs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Hiram Martinez, from Kansas City, Kan., in towing an aircraft into the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caylen McCutcheon)