170906-N-LI810-061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Pacific Ocean. John C. Stennis is underway conducting flight deck certification, carrier qualification, and training for future operations after completing its planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in August. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Miller/Released)