071210-N-7241L-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2007) The pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from 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-005 The pilot of an F-A-18 Hornet assigned to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

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