160225-N-EH218-253 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2016) – F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in formation with Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles assigned to the 204th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)