151115-N-XX566-168 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 takes off from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Sailors from the John C. Stennis Strike Group are participating in a sustainment training exercise (SUSTEX) to prepare for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)