181028-N-QE928-1061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2018) A Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) observes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) as it prepares to pull alongside for a refueling-at-sea, Oct. 28, 2018. John C. Stennis is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erika L. Kugler/Released)