171206-N-XC372-1058 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2017) – The

171206-N-XC372-1058 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2017) – The sun rises over the Arabian Gulf. The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is transiting the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony J. Rivera/Released)