Sailors practice fighting a simulated fire at a fueling station aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a general quarters drill. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area o More
Seaman Apprentice Elexus Rosechong, of Dallas, mans the phone and distance line on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea. John C. Stennis is deployed More
A U.S. sailor takes a picture of Kellie Pickler as she performs in the USO show aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while deployed in the Persian Gulf Dec. 13, 2012. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen)
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, walks through rainbow sideboys upon arrival aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) for a USO sponsored holiday tour l More
Master Chief Petty Officer Stanley Jewett, command master chief of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), left, and Master Chief Petty Officer Fermin Timothee, command master chief of C More
Iliza Shlesinger observes aircraft maneuvers before performing in a USO show on the USS John C. Stennis Aircraft Carrier in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 13, 2012. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen)
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Dustin Dentler, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, stitches the straps of a parachute harness for an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft c More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Danny Walters, from Homer, Alaska, performs corrosion prevention maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet of the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 in the hangar ba More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class William Marchand, from Green Bay, Wis., tightens screws on an F/A-18E Super Hornet of the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-cl More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Ghislain Laghom, from Kumba, Cameroon, performs maintenance on an aircraft tractor in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. More
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Steve Eidsvaag, left, from Kingston, Mass., Seaman Richard Barker, left middle, from Worcester, Mass., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Brian Ellis, More
Capt. Ronald Reis, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Carrier Strike Group three, serve Sailors during the holiday meal. Jo More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte Oliver, from Portsmouth, N.H., speaks to New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during a holiday phone call aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Sten More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Curtis Joe, from Phoenix, performs maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet of the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carri More
U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Noel Perry gives hand signals to a crane operator on a pier alongside the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 23, 2012, in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab E More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Noel Perry, from Atlanta, signals to a crane operator on the pier from an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed t More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Christopher Crabtree, left, from Timberlake, N.C., and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Cody Miller, from East Wenatchee, Wash., perform maintenance on a mounted .50-caliber machine gun on the f More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Tyler Newman greases catapult one prior to flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deplo More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ales Malik, from Denver, inspects landing gear on an F/A-18C Hornet of the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier US More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Morgan Angle, from Rockford, Mich., left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Zachary Amick, from Rupert, W.Va., clean the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet of the More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Phillip Scott, from Ukiah, Calif., spreads corrosion-prevention compound on a fitting for an F/A-18C Hornet of the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 in the hangar More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Phil Hayduk, from Orlando, Fla., fires an M16 rifle during small arms weapons qualification on aircraft elevator three of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stenn More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jason Spencer, from Columbus, Ohio, directs an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft c More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Keim, from Temecula, Calif., edits a news story aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class James Rice stencils a flight deck jersey aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 31, 2012, in the Arabian Sea. The John C. Stennis was deployed to More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Hugh Ratsch, from Montgomery, Ala., runs a diagnostics program from the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet of the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 in the hang More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Teresa Arnold, from Hamilton, Texas, serves steamship round to the crew in the aft galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Michael Delong, from Palm Bay, Fla., stencils the squadron's Sailor of the Year on an F/A-18C Hornet of the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 aboard the More
A "shooter" (catapult/arresting gear officer) signals for the retraction on a catapult shuttle on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5t More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Christopher Dalke, from New York, inspects electronic cables for corrosion in the gun bay of an F/A1-18E Super Hornet of the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Shannon Kessler on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment at sea. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsib More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Allyson Jones, from Palmdale, Calif., operates the sliding padeye station during a replenishment-at-sea in hangar bay two aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C More
Aviation Technician 1st Class Justin Sexton from Moscow, Idaho, inspects the gun cavity of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Tyler Martin, from Athens, Ill., hammers heated metal into shape to form a handle in the boat shop of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Chris Kight, from Mesa, Ariz., instructs Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Jerred Hitchings from Rye, Texas, during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Justin Laosegarra observes aircraft recovery on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet a More
Lt. Carey Owens, front, from Fayetteville, Ga., displays the cockpit to members of the band Taking Back Sunday in hangar bay one aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a Navy Entertainm More
Sailors participate in self-contained breathing apparatus training in hangar bay two aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsib More
Royal Navy T23 frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) transits in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
Sailors heave a messenger line in hangar bay two aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jose Valdespino, from El Paso, Texas, cuts sheet metal in the airframing shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the More
Sailors attach a tow bar to an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to th More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jacob Hansen, from Longview, Wash., checks for oil leaks on an aviation tow cart in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. S More
Ensign Jared Hamby proctors the chief petty officer exams on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility con More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Samantha Phillips signals for the start up of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Michael Farmer and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Presley Whitworth assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) were selected to attend the Super More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kaylene Behrendt, from Two Rivers, Wis., pulls uniforms out of a dryer in the ship's laundry of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The ship's laundry processes approx More
Sailors inspect the arresting wire on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security oper More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyle McCarthy, from Springville, N.Y., directs an aircraft aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Saul Sanchez signals for the lowering of an aircraft elevator aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyle McCarthy, from Springville, N.Y., observes flight maneuvers aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th More
U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Thomas Krajeski signs the visitor's log in the inport cabin aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Destiny Cheek, from Fairfax, Va., combats a simulated fire in the sheet metal shop aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to th More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Sarah Sarginson, from Greenville, Ill., performs routine maintenance on a helicopter bomb-rack in the aviation ordnance shop of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kevin Williams directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Jo More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Chance Adams, right, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Abel Cordona, middle, measure line as part of de-banding training on a torpedo aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Joh More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5 More
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Salena Hardy, from San Diego, left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Walter Portillo, from San Francisco, set up a propeller sling for an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Haw More
An MH-60S Knighthawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers stores on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment. John More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Tien Cao, from Fountain Valley, Calif., applies stripping chemicals to an aircraft hydraulic component in preparation for maintenance in the jet shop of the aircraft carri More
A Sailor directs an MH-60S Knighthawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the More
Sailors stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) watch the Super Bowl in hangar bay two. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conductin More
U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew Hone heaves a mooring line aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Jebel Ali Port, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 5, 2013. The John C. Stennis was deployed t More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Cody Pound, from Columbia Falls, Mont., prepares to remove the propeller blade on an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 in the ha More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. More
Sailors observe flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security o More
Sailors stand by while an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Tophatters of Strike fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 receives fuel on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deplo More
French destroyer FS Chevalier Paul (D621) transits the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
Sailors standby as an aircraft is fueled on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime sec More
U.S. sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 perform maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea on Feb. 11, More
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Casey Klotz performs maintenance on an aircraft part aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea on Feb. 11, 2013. The John C. St More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Elice Redd searches for contacts in combat direction center aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of re More
Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Zachariah Bingham, from Jamestown, Tenn., tests a fire hose in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5 More
U.S. Navy Engineman 3rd Class Jacob Rodriguez performs a daily boat maintenance check on a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respo More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Justin Kendrick, from Fort Worth, Texas, repairs an air conditioning unit pipe aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fl More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 launches flares alongside the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet More
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Quenga performs maintenance on an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class David Chester, from Bear, Del., left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Tim Dudley repair a launcher for an F/A-18 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Amanda Mason, from Sandwich, Ill., performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 in the hangar bay of the aircraft More
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Jasmine Mahin, from Harrisberg, Ill., grinds a sheet of metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area More
Airman Apprentice Jordan Baxter, from Morganton, N.C., right, participates in mixed martial arts training with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman John Jordan, from Sacramento, Calif., in the hangar bay More
U.S. Navy Airman Apprentice Dominic Meade cleans the deck in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) at an undisclosed location Feb. 20, 2013. The John C. Stennis was deployed to More
Two MH-60S Knighthawks from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 carry and pick cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), left, to the flight More
Operations Specialist Seaman Jonathan Leydic, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), throws a heaving line to the pier as Farragut moors in Bahrain. Farragut is deployed as part of the John More
Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Shamblee and Lt. Alexis Schafer display a U.S. flag in the cockpit of an FA-18F Super Hornet from the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 during a break in support missions for Ope More
Seaman Brian Miranda-Perez, from Juncos, Puerto Rico, splits a line aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), not pictured, in the Arabian Sea Feb. 24, 2013. More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jason Walker performs maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Jo More
A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 prepares to land on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet a More
U.S. Navy sideboys render honors to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. as he arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Feb. 28, 2013, in the Arabian S More
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning signs a photograph for a U.S. Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO-sponsored visit led by Navy Adm. James Winnefeld, the vice ch More
"American Idol" finalist Diana DeGarmo addresses sailors of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO sponsored visit led by Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld. Jo More
Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Devin Deramus, from Cleveland, registers a sailor for an advancement exam at the education services office aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stenni More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Jennifer Shulterbrandt, from Houston, rinses off a knife in the chief's mess galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5 More
Michael Hardin, owner of Hodad restaurants, receives a tour of the cockpit of an F/A -18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 by Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Cla More
Michael Hardin, left, John Conley, center, and Pete Blohme participate in an interview aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility March 6, 2013. The co More
Celebrity chef Pete Blohme gives cooking instructions to U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Andy Rodriguez aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kelly Emmendorfer cleans a padeye on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility March 7, 201 More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Shearer takes her first class petty officer exam on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th More