161213-N-BR551-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2016) A Sailor runs to the safety line after preparing an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 for launch on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during carrier qualifications. 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 Dakota Rayburn / Released)