THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt; March 6, 2009

GULF OF OMAN (March 4, 2009) Cmdr. Richard "Miggs" Zins, commanding officer of the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for an in-air change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Richard "Cheese" McGrath Jr. Theodore Roosevelt and 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 (March 4, 2009) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an aircraft to catapult one aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during routine flight operations. Theodore Roosevelt and 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 (March 4, 2009) A shooter launches an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during routine flight operations. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.)

GULF OF OMAN (March 1, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Rex Badorrek and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victoria Lindsey man a .50 caliber gun mount on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Skipworth.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb 24, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman John Adam presents Capt. Ladd Wheeler, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) with an American flag during a burial at sea. 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 (Feb. 17, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jeff Miller, from Kingston, Okla., left, stands number one nozzleman while attempting to put out a class bravo fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and 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 John Suits.)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Marc Rohloff waits for the signal from an Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) to apply tension before an aircraft launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and 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. 17, 2009) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Bear Aces" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Skipworth.)