020117-N-3896H-503 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 17, 2002 -- Personnel assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) perform routine maintenance on an F/A-18 "Hornet" as the sun begins to rise. The "Sidewinders" are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) and are deployed with Theodore Roosevelt conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jeremy Hall (RELEASED) 020117-N-3896H-503 F-A-18 Maintenance Check

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