An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations. John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)