150218-N-TC437-073 BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb. 18, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Joshua Hansel and Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jacob Cotton, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), discuss small boat operations. John C. Stennis is undergoing an operational training period in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ignacio D. Perez/Released)