USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is 4.5 acres of sovereign United States territory capable of traveling to the furthest reaches of the globe. The air wing can engage enemy aircraft, submarines, and land targets, or lay mines hundreds of miles from the ship. John C. Stennis’s aircraft are used to conduct strikes, support land battles, protect the battle group or other friendly shipping, and implement a sea or air blockade.
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016.
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016.
Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
Video Courtesy:
Arrival: U.S. Navy Video By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Meranda Keller
Departure: U.S. Navy Video By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Laurie Dexter
