150714-N-XX566-011 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (July 14, 2015) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ashley Crawford, from Bend, Ore., burns the end of a string for a float coat whistle aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Float coats are life preservers used to help locate Sailors who have fallen overboard. The crew is currently preparing for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard / Released) USS John C. Stennis operations 150714-N-XX566-011

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