081119-N-9900B-019 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 19, 2008) Cmdr. Daniel "Retch" Buckon performs a salute pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) moments after relieving Cmdr. Curt "Opie" Seth as commanding officer of the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 during an in-air change of command ceremony. The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov (Released) US Navy 081119-N-9900B-019 Cmdr. Daniel

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