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Sailor holds chains on aircraft carrier flight deck

Nimitz Supports Operation Inherent Resolve

Navy Seaman Michael Lathrop is an aviation boatswain's mate and blue shirt aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Persian Gulf, Aug. 4, 2017. During flight deck operations, blue shirts are responsible for chocking and chaining aircraft and operating elevators and tractors. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Kinkead

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