071210-N-7241L-004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Scott Anderson performs a final check on the connection of an F/A-18 Hornet to the steam catapult aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird (Released) US Navy 071210-N-7241L-004 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Scott Anderson performs a final check on the connection of an F-A-18 Hornet to the steam catapult

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