021205-N-7265D-506 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 5, 2002 -- As "Trouble Shooters" Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Russell Fraser from Sterling, Va., and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Colie from Orlando, Fla., gives the Ôthumbs-upÕ signal to the Safety Observer, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Saruse from Odenville, Ala., before launch of an F/A-18C ÒHornetÓ from ÒValionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15). The ÒValions" are a part of Carrier Airwing Eight (CVW-8) and embarked aboard Roosevelt. The nuclear-powered aircraft carr
021205-N-7265D-506 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 5, 2002 -- As "Trouble Shooters" Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Russell Fraser from Sterling, Va., and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Colie from Orlando, Fla., gives the Ôthumbs-upÕ signal to the Safety Observer, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Saruse from Odenville, Ala., before launch of an F/A-18C ÒHornetÓ from ÒValionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15). The ÒValions" are a part of Carrier Airwing Eight (CVW-8) and embarked aboard Roosevelt. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean for Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA). Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Sabrina A. Day. (RELEASED) US Navy 021205-N-7265D-506 giving the thumbs-up signal to the Safety Observer
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