200407-N-QD512-1117 ARABIAN SEA (April 7, 2020) Aviation

200407-N-QD512-1117 ARABIAN SEA (April 7, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Ryan Jones, left, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Malique Shuler, center, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Steven Rodriguez attach a cross deck-pendant to a purchase cable on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) April 7, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb J. Sarten/Released)