151002-N-GR120-167 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. 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 Anna Van Nuys/Released)

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