151002-N-ZF498-126 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handeling) 3rd Class Brett Siebel checks to verify the flight line is clear before giving the signal to launch a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 during night-time flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort

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151002-N-ZF498-126 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handeling) 3rd Class Brett Siebel checks to verify the flight line is clear before giving the signal to launch a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 during night-time flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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