051126-N-2838C-005 Persian Gulf (Nov. 26, 2005) - Troubleshooter personnel assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) give a thumbs up, indicating that their squadron's F-14D Tomcat is safe for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Cole (RELEASED) US Navy 051126-N-2838C-005 Troubleshooter personnel assigned to the Tom

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051126-N-2838C-005 Persian Gulf (Nov. 26, 2005) - Troubleshooter personnel assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) give a thumbs up, indicating that their squadron's F-14D Tomcat is safe for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Cole (RELEASED) US Navy 051126-N-2838C-005 Troubleshooter personnel assigned to the Tomcatters of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) give a thumbs up

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