171109-N-BL637-0022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2017) A Sailor assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during flight operations on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)