180416-N-LI081-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during night flight operations. John C. Stennis is underway with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 conducting routine training as well as tailored ships training availability and final evaluation problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph L. Miller/Released)