PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) operator guides an arresting gear wire as it is drawn back into place across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/RELEASED)
