SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 23, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Roberto Andiarena checks the time as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven month deployment.

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