Caption:
NORFOLK (Aug. 29, 2009) -- The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt
(CVN 71) departs Naval Station Norfolk and begins a towing operation to
Northrop Grumman Newport News Ship Building for a Refueling Complex
Overhaul (RCOH). A multi-year overhaul, RCOH involves alterations,
repair, maintenance and refueling of the aircraft carrier. The RCOH
will enable the ship to meet future missions and continued service-life
requirements for approximately the next 25 years. U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique
Watts (RELEASED)
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