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160305-N-GZ947-083 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2016) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squaron (VFA) 41 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)