Commanding Officer, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Capt. Ronald Reis meets with Thai media on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). 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. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lawrence)