Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) -- An Aviation Boatswain's Mate
(Handling) guides a T-45 Goshawk trainer jet into launch position on
one of the steam-powered catapults aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The T-45 is used for intermediate and
advanced portions of the Navy and Marine Corps pilot training program
for jet carrier aviation and tactical strike missions. Roosevelt is
conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird (Released)
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