190904-N-BZ485-0048 NORFOLK (Sept. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Anthony Salas, right, from Fort Washington, Maryland, and Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Russell Holland-Simpson, from Alexandria, Virginia, prepare to lower the American flag on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship prepares to depart Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 4, 2019. Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet ordered U.S. Navy ships and aircraft in the area to sortie ahead of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast. Ships are being directed to areas in the Atlantic Ocean where they are best postured for storm avoidance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rebekah M. Rinckey/Released)