160415-N-XX566-227 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 15, 2016) The Honorable Ashton Carter, U.S. Secretary of Defense, gives a speech in USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) hangar bay during a Sailor recognition event. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. 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 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)