
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, conducts a vertical replenishment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)