170909-N-ZO915-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman John Mila, assigned to the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to HSM-71 to lift off aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) with the support of Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Nigel Merchant. 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)