170905-N-BR087-142 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2017) Pilots assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepare to depart an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting flight deck certification, carrier qualification, and training for future operations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop/Released)