081119-N-9900B-005 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 19, 2008) Cmdr. Daniel "Retch" Buckon prepares to launch his F/A-18C strike fighter from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to participate in an aerial change of command ceremony to relieve Cmdr. Curt "Opie" Seth as commanding officer of the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov/Released) US Navy 081119-N-9900B-005 Cmdr. Daniel

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