090304-N-7571S-109 GULF OF OMAN (March 4, 2009) Cmdr. Richard "Miggs" Zins, commanding officer of the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for an in-air change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Richard "Cheese" McGrath Jr. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released) FA-18 Hornet-starting ID 090304-N-7571S-109

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