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The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 1, 2003) -- An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Zero One (VFA-201) from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).  Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are deployed and conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Sadaam Hussein.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Bash.  (RELEASED)

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Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
F/A-18
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