HORNET LAUNCH U.S. Navy Airman Matthew Fulks observes flight operations as an F/A-18C Hornet launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis under way in the Pacific Ocean, July 6, 2012. The John C. Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 244687-S-CRC96-865.jpg Photo Gallery