THE TENSION: Combat Camera: USS John C. Stennis on Deployment

ARABIAN SEA (May 15, 2007) - An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 delivers supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue Leopoldo Escobosa (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 16, 2007) - An S-3B Viking assigned to the "Top Cats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO helps set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 15, 2007) - Sailors from the Military Sealift Command fast combat ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) prepares to attach supplies onto an HH-60H Seahawk during a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue Leopoldo Escobosa (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 15, 2007) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kyle Williams rides in an HH-60H Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, during a replenishment at sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). John C. Stennis Carrier U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue Leopoldo Escobosa (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 13, 2007) - Chaplains, Lt. Anthony Carr (left) and Lt. Scott Callaham baptize Airman Christopher Allington on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). This is the second time full-body baptisms have been performed aboard Stennis in its 11-year history. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (May 12, 2007) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Trevino Crowder directs flight deck personnel working together to rig the aircraft barricade aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The barricade is used to help recover aircraft during emergency situations. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (May 12, 2007) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nathan Becker wraps a line around a ballard on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) during sea and anchor detail. O'Kane is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R. Vincent (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 14, 2007) - From left to right, Hull Technician Firemen Noah Rodriguez, Zach Carver and Keir Burnette assist with brazing a fitting for a saltwater pipe in the metal shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (May 12, 2007) - Ensign Sarah Watson stands conning officer watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77). Conning officers provide course and speed changes for seaward navigation while the ship is underway. O'Kane is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R. Vincent (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 15, 2007) - An HH-60H Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, finishes delivering supplies aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN74) during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)