011231-N-2003S-506 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)-- Dec. 31, 2001--Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 3rd Class Krystol Koos directs a F/A 18 Hornet fighter aircraft to the bow catapults to be launched during flight operations. The F/A-18 is a part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) and is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group and currently operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jason Scarborough. (RELEASED) US Navy 011231-N-2003S-506 F-A-18 moves into position over catapult before launch

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