THE TENSION: Combat Camera: On Board USS John C. Stennis, 27 July 2007

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2007) - Flight deck personnel prepare aircraft for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Davis Anderson (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, from the "Top Cats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, spreads its wings prior to launching off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler, attached to the "Yellow Jackets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138, is directed onto the catapult as it prepares to launch off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2007) - Military Sealift Command fast-combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) delivers stores to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during a replenishment at sea. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Davis Anderson (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2007) - Flight deck Sailors ready the barricade during flight deck drills aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Flight deck barricade drills are performed to prepare Sailors in case of an emergency landing. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2007) - Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lawrence Imamura, assigned to operations department's security division, stands high-value-transit watch on the fantail aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). High-value-transit watches are stood to add security to the ship while transiting congested ports or straits passages. Stennis is on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Crystal Habbershon (RELEASED)

An Important Message Regarding Homecoming from JCS FRG and Ombudsman Team:

"We understand that everyone is extremely excited and that excitement is growing with each passing day.

We want to remind everyone that for the safety of the Sailors and ship we ask that you DO NOT give out information about ship’s movement or homecoming via any means of communication, including but not limited to email, phone, text, instant message, Myspace (including countdowns), etc…

THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR SAILOR.

There are various ways you can give out needed information to loved ones without giving specifics. Especially when obtaining tickets for flights etc… Examples are to use code. You can say stuff that both individuals know. Examples are 7 days before Aunt Jane’s Birthday. 2 Months after Mom’s birth month. 12 Days after the date of our Wedding. Etc…"