PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2023) – U.S. Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 4, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a flight deck certification with the “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, the “Tophatters” of VFA-14, the “Rough Raiders” of VFA-125, the “Vigilantes” of VFA-151, and the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 8 ahead of an upcoming deployment workup cycle. The ship recently completed an 18-month maintenance availability, receiving extensive restorations and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo A. Torres)
Date Taken: | 04.04.2023 |
Date Posted: | 12.29.2023 10:43 |
Photo ID: | 8182722 |
VIRIN: | 230404-N-FK754-2024 |
Resolution: | 5100x2400 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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