THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt; March 28, 2008

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem to prepare for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) Flight deck personnel observe flight operations while standing behind one of eight shot lines marked on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem to prepare for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Hanks shoots an F/A-18A Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 off the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem to prepare for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) An F/A-18A Super Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, lands successfully aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) direct two F/A-18 Hornets into parking positions aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet performs a touch and go landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). A touch and go landing is when a pilot lands an aircraft with his tailhook up, purposely missing the arresting gear wires, then quickly takes off. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Hanks makes a final check before shooting an F/A-18A Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 off the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem to prepare for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cody Steiner, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, changes the instrumental landing system (ILS) on an F/A-18A Hornet strike fighter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ILS gives Hornet pilots alignmen the aircraft in order to land correctly. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Suits (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2008) The Combat Systems Department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) fires the ship's Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Mason (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2008) An FA-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Mason (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2008) Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) clear the landing area of the flight deck after tightening down a pin that came loose on an arresting gear wire support. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem to prepare for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2008) An FA-18C Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Mason (Released)