Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Damian Harper, from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, stands by and observes flight operation on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Carl Vinson is currently deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)