160810-N-XX566-022 CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2016) � Rear Adm. Marcus A. Hitchcock, commander, John C. Stennis Strike Group, answers questions during a media availability, prior to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 disembarking from John C. Stennis in San Diego. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, John C. Stennis is returning from a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)