THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt; Jan. 4, 2009

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2008) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Bryon Coleman directs the pilot of an F/A-18C strike fighter assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 after a successful arrested landing aboard 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. 30, 2008) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Airwing (CVW) 8 are parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during flight operations. 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 Derek Allen.)

081229-N-8822R-059 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Melissa Pyle conducts a communications check 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. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Logan Judd mans the hot tractor station as an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 launches from 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 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Antonio Rodriguez and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nicholas Wareham spot aircraft 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 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 30, 2008) Electrician's Mate Fireman Cari Conley checks gauges and lights on the Starboard side ridged hull inflatable boat during daily routine maintenance 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Allen.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Antonio Rodriguez spots an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 onto catapult one 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 2nd Class Remus Borisov.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 28, 2008) An E/A-6B Prowler lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked 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 Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 18, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Fabiola Mongui, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, cleans the canopy of a F/A-18A+ Hornet on 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 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Nancy Germann stands by as catapult steam operator to launch aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)