USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Strait of Hormuz
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 20, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Strait of Hormuz, while deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The Stennis Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is supporting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Miller/Released)