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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Jan. 3, 2006) -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) launches from
the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore
Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight
(CVW-8) are underway during a regularly scheduled deployment, providing
close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi
forces, and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Eben Boothby (RELEASED)
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