161209-N-BR087-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2016) Sailors remove deck plates on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) bow catapult for maintenance. John C. Stennis is underway to conduct routine training in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop / Released)