170907-N-ZO915-153 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 performs a touch and go landing on 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 flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson G. Brown/Released)