170907-N-BR087-062 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during carrier qualifications. John C. Stennis is underway conducting carrier qualifications and training for future operations after completing its flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop/Released)