Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) greet children from Saint Joseph School during a community service project. John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility four months ahead of schedule in order to maintain combatant commander requirements and Navy assets in the region. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Tyndall/Released)