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Navy Seamen Aaron Walters and Hector Espinosa stand the starboard fantail watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis as the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Feb. 28, 2011. The John C. Stennis is conducting a board of inspection and survey assessment to determine the ship's ability to carry out sustained combat operations.

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Navy Seamen Aaron Walters and Hector Espinosa stand the starboard fantail watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis as the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Feb. 28, 2011. The John C. Stennis is conducting a board of inspection and survey assessment to determine the ship's ability to carry out sustained combat operations.

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