An Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler directs an EA-6B Prowler from VAQ-137 "Rooks" to the catapult in preparation for launch, Dec. 23, 2001. The Rooks are a part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) deployed on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from the Arabian Sea. ( Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Jason Scarborough) (not released) 011223-N-2003S-003 by navalsafetycenter

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