THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Stennis Carrier Strike Group on Deployment

ARABIAN SEA (March 8, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138, approaches the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 8, 2007) – Sailors assigned to launch and recovery division aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) run across the landing area following inspection of the arresting gear wire after an aircraft "boltered" during recovery. A "bolter" is an aircraft that doesn't catch the arresting gear wire while landing. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 13, 2007) - An SH-60F Seahawk, assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 8, 2007) – After an SH-60F Seahawk, assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, lands aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), line division personnel chock and chain the aircraft during flight operations. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 13, 2007) - Pilots assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 test their F/A-18F Super Hornet's ailerons prior to launch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 7, 2007) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenneth Watson, left, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Peter Passe run through security procedures for securing a ladder well during security drills aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kyle Steckler (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 5, 2007) - Sailors assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) attach pallets of supplies to a cargo hook to an HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8. The replenishment at sea took place between Bridge and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 9, 2007) - Sailors assigned to supply department aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) work diligently to transfer supplies from the flight deck to the hangar bay during a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 6, 2007) - Boatswain's mates assigned to deck department steer a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) toward the back end of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a training exercise for security operations and man overboard scenarios. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)