161214-N-BR087-032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2016) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 preforms a touch-and-go landing on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during carrier qualifications. The touch-and-go allows pilots to simulate many landings in a short period of time. 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)