Uss John C Stennis

Seaman Apprentice Jovonte Brown, from Arlington, Ga., prepares to paint aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is currently undergoing an operational training period in prepa More

South China Sea (Sep. 09, 2004) Fireman Marcus Santos repairs the end of a copper pipe prior to soldering it back into place aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and em More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 06, 2012) A Sailor takes his E-6 advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5t More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 10, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew R. White serves ice cream to Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Angel Torres during an ice cream social aboard the aircraft carrier USS Joh More

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis , Jan. 8, 2002 -- Corporal Phillip Tomaszewski of Detroit, MI, checks an access panel to ensure that it is properly secured after completing a maintenance check on an F/A-18 Ho More

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 24, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the Royal Navy defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 73) are underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 24, 2019. The John C. Sten More

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 08, 2007) Sailors assigned to launch and recovery division aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) run across the landing area following inspection of the arresting gear wire after an aircraft "bo More

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Spruill tightens screws on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 aboard the Nimitz-class More

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2008) Chief petty officer selectees assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) work together to lower one of the Lady Washington's sails before going More

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charlie Nguyen, from Fountain Valley, Calif., performs an audiogram aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis More

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2015) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, conduct a fly over during the Commander, Naval Air Forces change of command and retirement ceremony aboard the aircraft ca More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Sep. 26, 2013) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) don damage control gear during a fire drill. John C. Stennis is undergoing a docked planned increme More

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2018) Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, lands an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 bearing the name of former naval More

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2011) Capt. Ronald Reis, commanding officer of the the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), addresses the crew during an awards and frocking ceremony. John C. Stenn More

RED SEA (Apr. 15, 2019) The French Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (F 91), back left, the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), back right, the French air defense destroyer FS Fo More

North Arabian Sea (Feb. 19, 2007) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Chella Chance tightens the bolts on an M61A1 20mm machine-gun from an F/A-18 C Hornet in the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department aboard the More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 27, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. More

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 07, 2012) Quade "Quake" Milum a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, dunks the ball during warm-ups before an exhibition game on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN More

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 15, 2006) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146 More

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson addresses U.S. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a re-enlistment, promotion, and awar More

Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan. 16, 2002) A high altitude view of the Nimitz Class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while at sea she is currently conducting missions in support of More

INDIAN OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) is underway with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment a More

INDIAN OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2011) A Sailor aboard the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) hooks pallets to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopte More

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 25, 2004) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) underway the Pacific Ocean during a multi-national photo exercise. Canada and the United States participated in the e More

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 15, 2016) The Honorable Ashton Carter, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks during a press conference in USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) hangar bay during a recent visit. Providing a ready forc More

MARSEILLE, France (Apr. 27, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is in port Marseille, France, April 27, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime secu More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transit the Pacific Ocean. Spruance is underway conducting qualifications in More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 10, 2012) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Marquan Hawthorne cuts Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Robert Wills' hair in the barbershop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Jo More

South China Sea (Sep. 14, 2004) The aircrew of an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), try to relax while standing the Alert Seven watch, aboard the Nimitz-class airc More

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), front, prepares to approach the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), left, and the guided-missi More

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 15, 2016) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter (right) and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin (left) observe flight deck operations as they tour the aircraft carr More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 10, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Joseph Dina secures a cargo pole onto ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed More

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 05, 2013) A shooter signals for the launch of an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Sep. 18, 2015) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Devin White, from Zachary, La., removes excess deck metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in p More

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2012) Lt. Cmdr. Jason Maggi, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), conducts damage control training with Sailors in his repair locker during a general More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Jun. 24, 2012) Ensign Mark Rodriguez briefs Sailors prior to flight deck fire fighting drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy p More

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 02, 2011) Sailors places ordnance on a dolly for transport aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Sep. 25, 2014) Line coach Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Brittany Payne, from Chicago, directs Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jacob Stephens, from Hammond La., to fire three to five shot b More

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman John Shettler observes Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Fernando Jimenez direct an aircraft on the More

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) A Sailor greets his child for the first time on the pier in San Diego after pulling in off the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 30, 2018) Sailors transit the hangar bay under signal flags aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The signal flags are hung for various celebrations and cere More

Gulf of Alaska (Jun. 01, 2004) Dental Technician 3rd Class Joanne Quinones, of Killeen, Texas performs a routine teeth cleaning for Operations Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Yi aboard the aircraft carrier USS John More

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 02, 2003) USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) is positioned to go alongside USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to begin an underway replenishment. Stennis is at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Ex More

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 03, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeremiah Hayes speaks with the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) as he More

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (Jan. 27, 2002) A long camera exposure shot at night from a forward observation platform on the ships island superstructure, creates lighted trails from the afterburners of air More

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 06, 2013) Sailors toss a floating target over the side of the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed t More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 30, 2016) Ensign Aaron Grzegorewski takes a bearing read aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) while transiting in formation with (from left to right) the Japanese Maritim More

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2015) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, is rung aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during the Commander, Naval Air Forces change o More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 08, 2014) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kyle Salquest, from Austin, Texas, shows Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jacqueline Harrison, from Kenosha, Wis., how to replace fiber optic co More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2013) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Xiao Luo, from Oakland, Calif., performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 in the han More

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 08, 2003) A helmsman steers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on course from the ship's pilot house. Stennis is at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for a More

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2007) Two MH-60S Seahawks, from the "Predators" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, fly near USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment at sea between USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and More

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 17, 2012) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Ghislain Laghom, from Cameroon, Africa, performs maintenance on a hydraulic service unit for an F/A-18 aircraft aboard the aircraft ca More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2016) The nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) conducts helicopter operations at sunset during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and s More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2016) Senior Chief Petty Officer Terrish Bilbrey, right, leads Petty Officer 3rd Class Tequan Hardy, left, and Lt. Andrew Forbes in a yoga class in USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) forecast More

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 06, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a fueling at sea. John C. Stennis is More

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 24, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Leonard, from Chicago, records naval activity from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the M More

BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 13, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Thuy Vo and Cmdr. Michael Bornstein cut a cake during a 240th Navy birthday celebration aboard the aircraft carrier USS J More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 05, 2012) Final checkers signal for the launch of an aircraft from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 07, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. St More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 24, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). T More

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 24, 2013) A visitor aboard the USS Missouri Memorial watches the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) depart Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled port visit. The John C. More

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jan. 26, 2007) Guided missile destroyer USS OKane (DDG 77) makes her way slowly through the harbor channel. OKane and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) deployed as part of the USS John C. Stennis More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 21, 2016) Sailors practice donning firefighting ensembles in USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) hangar bay during a damage control (DC) rodeo. The DC rodeo was a three-hour event training Sailor More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2015) Sailors clean USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) super structure during a flight deck scrubbing evolution. Sailors from the John C. Stennis Strike Group are participating in a sustainme More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 16, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Car More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 09, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Anthony Morris, from Macon, Ga., gives orders while lowering a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (C More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) Two MH-60S Seahawks attached to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 deliver supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast-combat support ship USNS Bridge (T More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2010) An EA-6B Prowler from the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). J More

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Mar. 21, 2013) Ensign Jarrod Hamby instructs Sailors on filling out their third class petty officer exam sheet on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. St More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 26, 2009) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 circles the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations. More

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 29, 2013) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) steam a More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 03, 2009) Sailors prepare the bow catapult for aircraft as an E-2C Hawkeye from the "Golden Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 launches from the flight deck of the N More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2009) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Aguirre, from Medellin, Colombia, dons a fire-fighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 06, 2012) Fire controlmen load a NATO sea sparrow missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet ar More

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sails through the Philippine Sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Stennis is operating as p More

Bremerton, Wash. (Dec. 08, 2005) Hull Technician Fireman Roman Linder, tack welds an aluminum bracket in the sheet metal shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy pho More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) An HH-60H Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, approaches Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an air power d More

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 14, 2011) A Sailor observes flight operations as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft car More

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 lands on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a ready force supporting secu More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brian Graezer, from Zurich, Switzerland, scans the perimeter from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 13, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Austin Bills, from DeSoto, Kan., signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, to lif More

Slidelle, La. (Oct. 20, 2005) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Josh Frie, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), hauls debris from a church damaged by Hurricane Katrina More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams through the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 26, 2018. John C. Stennis is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S More

At sea with USS John C. Stennis An F-14A "Tomcat" assigned to the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) performs a high speed pass over the ships flight deck. John C. Stennis and its embarked C More

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jon Ketola grills lobster tails in preparation for the Christmas meal in the aft galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN More

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 11, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Curtis Page watches as an EA-6B Prowler from the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 taxis down the fligh More

Gulf of Alaska (Jun. 03, 2004) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate caught in the middle of a cloud of steam, stands on one of four aircraft catapults aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), waiting for aircraft to prepar More

RED SEA (Apr. 15, 2019) The French Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R91), and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) are underway in formation in the Red Sea, April 15, 2019. T More

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 21, 2019) Sailors attend an Easter sunrise service in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Mediterranean Sea, April 21, 2019. John C. Stennis is More

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis An Aviation Ordnanceman is helped by an aircrewman to secure crates to a CH-46 Sea Knight hovering over the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and her accompanying ba More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 19, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) performs a replenishment at sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Jo More

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 23, 2019) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Carrier Strike Group 12, speaks with Rear Adm. Abderraouf Atallah, chief of staff for the Tunisian navy. Abraham Lincoln is conducting carrier More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2016) F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 and the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launch from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 7 More

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 24, 2007) Electricians Mate 2nd Class Robert Ramirez ponders his next move on the giant chess board during the Morale Welfare and Recreation events held in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Lawrence Jones, from Deering, Ala., stows gear from the flight deck in an arresting gear shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carri More

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class James Webb, from Yokosuka, Japan, directs a C-2A Greyhound from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 before l More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 22, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Matthew Hadley and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lawrence apply a C-spine brace on Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chase Corbin du More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2010) Sailors scrub the flight deck with aqueous film forming foam during a scrub exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is trans More