160304-N-BN294-026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepares to launch from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight operations. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Eric Melone / Released)