050518-N-9805F-001 Atlantic Ocean (May 18, 2005) - The center deck operator and topside petty officer wait for further instruction before giving the signal for a F/A-18C Hornet aircraft attached to the ÒGladiatorsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (VFA-106) to launch from flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt is currently at sea conducting routine carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tony Foster (RELEASED) US Navy 050518-N-9805F-001 The center deck operator and topside petty officer w

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050518-N-9805F-001 Atlantic Ocean (May 18, 2005) - The center deck operator and topside petty officer wait for further instruction before giving the signal for a F/A-18C Hornet aircraft attached to the ÒGladiatorsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (VFA-106) to launch from flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt is currently at sea conducting routine carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tony Foster (RELEASED) US Navy 050518-N-9805F-001 The center deck operator and topside petty officer wait for further instruction before giving the signal for a F-A-18C Hornet aircraft to launch

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