ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2012) Airman Joyce Cruz checks for a clear deck before signaling to an MH-60R Sea Hawk from the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 to take off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley)