USS Nimitz Sailors conduct small arms live-fire exercise in South China Sea

Sailors fire M9 service pistols during a small arms live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 13, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills)