THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt; Feb. 18, 2009

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 10, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Nancy Germann clears her hands from the catapult release button after she releases an aircraft during the first event of flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 9, 2009) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) hovers into position during cast and recovery operations with demolition materials. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 12th, 2009) Quartermaster 3rd Class Christopher McGrew enters a deck log entry aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Mann.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 10, 2009) Lt. Jade Maguigad, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman William Fondren prepare aircraft for launch from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during flight operations. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb 10, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 is directed toward a catapult during first event of flight operations aboard the ircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 9, 2009) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Bill Patterson, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2, Platoon 222, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), is raised into an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3 during cast and recovery operations with demolition materials. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 5, 2009) Lt. Dean Debourge "shoots" an F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating 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 (Feb. 5, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Christopher Kites, right, Aviation Machinist's Mate Derek Hamlin and Aviation Electrician's Mate Brandon Phillips, all three assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, stand by to chock and chain aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating 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 (Feb. 5 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Todd Theobolt paints the tail of an SH-60F helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Mann.)

GULF OF OMAN (Jan 31, 2009) Boatswain Mate Seaman Ronald Finch stands lee helmsman watch on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Mann.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 1, 2009) Players and cheerleaders from the NFL football team the New England Patriots observe flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The players and cheerleaders made a visit to Theodore Roosevelt for a performance before Super Bowl XLIII. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antwjuan Richards-Jamison.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 7, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) sails near the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during daily flight operations. The Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Bruns.)

GULF OF OMAN (Jan 31, 2009) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating 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.)

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 28, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) prepares to conduct flight operations in the Arabian Sea. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th area of responsibility and is focused on reassuring regional partners of the Coalition's commitment to help develop/build security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Panter.)