150322-N-ZF498-196 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of national security interests in Europe. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released) FA-18C of VMFA-251 launching from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in March 2015

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