THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt; Dec. 23, 2008

GULF OF OMAN (December 18, 2008) An SH-60F Sea Hawk assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3 transports supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command USNS Supply (TAO-E 6). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 18, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 18, 2008) Cmdr. Scott "Scotty High" Starkey lands an SH-60F Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) after his in-air change of command ceremony. Starkey relieved Cmdr. Mark "Bad Andy" Truluck as commanding officer of the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 prepares to be chained down to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jacqueline Twigg stands port lookout watch on the weather deck of the signal bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 1, 2008) Sailors, along with Capt. Ladd Wheeler, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), gather to support former air boss, Capt. Carl Conti, as he launches his boots off the ship's flight deck. Conti's "boot shoot" symbolizes his successful tour aboard. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Cmdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) before an in-air change of command ceremony. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 11, 2008) Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai observes flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Karzai visited Theodore Roosevelt to gain a better understanding of how the U.S. Navy conducts operations at sea. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 8, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Xavier Fabre, left, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lisa Gurnick and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Bryant Paz scrub the visual landing aids on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 3, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class David Gross, from Aberdeen, N.C., hand strips a jet fuel service tank via a fuel console in the JP-5 pump room aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Cmdr. David J. Bryson, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, performs a salute pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) at the conclusion of his in-air change of command ceremony. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets of Strike Fighter Squadron 31 fly a combat patrol over Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon.)