171113-N-YF227-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2017) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Albert Naputi prepares his chicken and waffles dish for the "Best of the Mess" culinary competition aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The competition included various messes from around the ship competing against one another for the best food from a set number of ingredients. John C. Stennis is underway conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Ford/Released)