Enduring Freedom

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) November 15, 2001 Ð An F/A-18 ÒHornetÓ assigned to the ÒThunderboltsÓ of Fighter Attack-Squadron Two Five One (VMFA-251) makes its approach for a carrier arrested landing following a strike mission over Afghanistan. An aircrew assigned to the ÒDiamondbacksÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102) observes the landing from an F-14 ÒTomcatÓ as they await their own launch instructions. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief PhotographerÕs Mate Eric A. Clement (Released)