150413-N-TC437-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Chord Deckert, from Hemet, Calif., gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 to launch from USS John C. Stennis' flight deck. Stennis (CVN 74) is undergoing Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evolution Problem, assessing its abilities to conduct combat missions, support functions and survive complex casualty control situations. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ignacio D. Perez/ Released) 150413-N-TC4

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150413-N-TC437-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Chord Deckert, from Hemet, Calif., gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 to launch from USS John C. Stennis' flight deck. Stennis (CVN 74) is undergoing Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evolution Problem, assessing its abilities to conduct combat missions, support functions and survive complex casualty control situations. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ignacio D. Perez/ Released) 150413-N-TC437-002 by USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Official

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