Editing USS John C. Stennis (section)

==Mission and capabilities==
The mission of ''John C. Stennis'' and her air wing ([[CVW-9]]) is to conduct sustained combat air operations while forward-deployed. The embarked air wing consists of eight to nine squadrons. Attached aircraft are Navy and Marine Corps [[F/A-18 Hornet]], [[Boeing EA-18G Growler|EA-18G Growler]], [[Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk|MH-60R]], MH-60S, and [[E-2 Hawkeye|E-2C Hawkeye]].

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. The air wing provides a visible presence to demonstrate American power and resolve in a crisis. The ship normally operates as the centerpiece of a [[carrier battle group]] commanded by a [[Flag Officer|flag officer]] embarked upon ''John C. Stennis'' and consisting of four to six other ships.

''John C. Stennis''{{'}}s two [[A4W reactor|nuclear reactors]] give her virtually unlimited range and endurance and a top speed in excess of 30&nbsp;knots (56&nbsp;km/h, 34.5&nbsp;mph). The ship's four catapults and four [[arresting gear]] engines enable her to launch and recover aircraft rapidly and simultaneously. The ship carries approximately {{convert|3|e6USgal|m3}} of fuel for her aircraft and escorts, and enough weapons and stores for extended operations without replenishment. ''John C. Stennis'' also has extensive repair capabilities, including a fully equipped Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, a micro-miniature electronics repair shop, and numerous ship repair shops.

For defense, in addition to her air wing and accompanying vessels, ''John C. Stennis'' has [[NATO]] [[AIM-7 Sparrow|RIM-7 Sea Sparrow]] and [[RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile#Sea RAM|Rolling Airframe Missile]] (RAM) [[surface-to-air missile]] systems, the [[Phalanx CIWS|Phalanx]] [[Close-in weapon system|Close-in Weapons System]] for [[cruise missile]] defense, and the [[AN/SLQ-32]] [[electronic warfare|Electronic Warfare]] System.