PUGET SOUND (Dec. 18, 2016) A Sailor directs a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Washington National Guard for landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during deck landing qualifications. Deck landing qualifications allow helicopter pilots to gain proficiency landing onboard ships. John C. Stennis is underway to conduct routine training in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson G. Brown/U.S. Navy)161218-N-ZO915-062 Please note: Fees charged by the agency are for the agency's services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. The agency does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you expressly agree to indemnify and to hold the agency and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against the agency arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material.