Navy Seaman Skye Escobar stands the starboard lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 3, 2017. The Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation and maintain the free flow of commerce. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Kinkead