A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter performs a touch-and-go during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 23, 2008) The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) navigates in the Atlantic Ocean before a French F-2 ''Rafale'' M, E-2C ''Hawkeye'' and American F/A-18 ''Super Hornet'' aircraft fly-by over the deck during integrated French and American carrier qualifications and cyclic flight operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast.

An F/A-18F ''Super Hornet'' assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 catches the arresting gear wire as it lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 23, 2008) The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) navigates in the Atlantic Ocean before a French F-2 ''Rafale'' M, E-2C ''Hawkeye'' and American F/A-18 ''Super Hornet'' aircraft fly-by over the deck during integrated French and American carrier qualifications and cyclic flight operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 23, 2008) French F-2 ''Rafale M'', E-2C ''Hawkeye'' and American F/A-18 ''Super Hornet'' aircraft perform a fly-by over the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during integrated French and American carrier qualifications and cyclic flight operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast.

An F/A-18E ''Super Hornet'' assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic Coast.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

An F/A-18C ''Hornet'' assigned to the "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 is launched from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations.

An F/A-18C assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 traps aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a recovery evolution. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations.

An F/A-18 ''Super Hornet'' assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Patrick Halinski gives control to a shooter launching a French F-2 Rafale during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

A French F-2 Rafale fighter lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

An EA-6B ''Prowler'' assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 is launched from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations.

Plane captains and maintenance personnel assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 47 perform pre-flight maintenance on an SH-60B ''Seahawk'' aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.

Flight deck personnel prepare an F/A-18E ''Super Hornet'' assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter lands during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter launches off the flight deck during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

An F/A-18C ''Hornet'' assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after a mission. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations.

An F/A-18F ''Super Hornet'' assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic Coast.

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a French F-2 ''Rafale'' to a catapult during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

French and American flight deck personnel prepare an EA-6B ''Prowler'' assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 for launch during French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard an U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' fighter prepares to launch during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Hanks shoots a French F-2 ''Rafale'' during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

A French F-2 ''Rafale'' M fighter launches off the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Patrick Halinski gives control to a shooter launching a French F-2 ''Rafale'' during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a French F-2 ''Rafale'' to a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

Aircraft are readied for launch off the bow catapults of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during night flight operations. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

A French E-2C ''Hawkeye'' early warning aircraft, assigned to the 4th Squadron, lands during a historic joint French and American collaborated carrier qualification aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July.

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 climbs away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abrham Lincoln (CVN 72) after being launched from one of the ship's four steam-powered catapults. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 climbs away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abrham Lincoln (CVN 72) after being launched from one of the ship's four steam-powered catapults. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

#USNavy Photos of the Day: #USSBataan @LHD5 arrives for @FleetWeekNYC @USSHARRYSTRUMAN #FLTOPS @USNavyEurope @Gipper_76 and #USSAbrahamLincoln @CVN_72 #UNREP @INDOPACOM USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to @JointBasePHH from deployment. 👉 t.co/6hXrnDm5AC t.co/nOF87BU9bh Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/32871 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a French F-2 Rafale to a catapult during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a French F-2 Rafale to a catapult during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2008) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 is launched from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Ashley Houp (Released)

#USNavy Photos of the Day: Take me out to the... Ballgame, Guam and @INDOPACOM @CVN_72 #FLTOPS @US7thFleet, #USSAnnapoli loads weapons, #USSTripoli transits the Pacific and Sailors go to a ballgame. 👇 Tap each photo for full captions 👉 t.co/KYZMAdNlNp for download. t.co/yYwp3c93Xf Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/14037 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#USNavy Photos of the Day: USS Ronald Reagan @Gipper_76 departs #CFAY @US7thFleet @NimitzNews maintains aircraft and USS Tripoli conducts #FLTOPS @USPacificFleet @CVN_72 conducts #FLTOPS @INDOPACOM 👉 t.co/fa6qYKWx5c t.co/wNSuM09f2h Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/25316 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Beautiful day for some #FltOps ☀️ 🌊 Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Antionette Nelson directs an #EA18G Growler on the flight deck of @CVN_72, May 9, 2022. t.co/DROaQqi6MH Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/15017 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Keep your eyes on the sky. ️ #FlyNavy F/A-18E Super Hornets from #VFA34 and #VFA81 conduct #FltOps with @USSHARRYSTRUMAN in the #MediterraneanSea.#TopGun See #TopGunMaverick in theaters May 27. t.co/1EUrJZjcR2 Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/28879 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#USNavy Photos of the Day: #USSKearsarge underway in the Baltic Sea with Finnish navy ships @USNavyEurope #USSAbrahamLincoln #FLTOPS @US7thFleet #USSMomsen #VBSS team searches a dhow in Gulf of Oman @US5thFleet @nas_sigonella holds a pinning ceremony 👉 t.co/flUXvd2YSE t.co/kpmPVoQUU0 Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/21564 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#USNavy #Photos of the Day: Visiting with allies and standing the watch... #USSPaulIgnatius arrives in the Azores, #VAQ133 #FLTOPS from @CVN_72 @US7thFleet, @MarineNationale #FLTOPS aboard #USSPearlHarbor, and lookouts aboard #USSPorter @US2ndFleet 👉 t.co/f40ExuPUIt t.co/ZqNJ8YDmaU Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/15214 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Ready for takeoff! Sailors conduct #FltOps aboard @CVN_72 in the #PhilippineSea. The Abraham Lincoln CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the @US7thFleet AOR in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. #FlyNavy #TopGun t.co/t1rvpty47v Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/6264 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#USNavy Photos of the Day: #USSKearsarge and international navy ships transit the Baltic Sea @USNavyEurope #USSAbrahamLincoln @CVN_72 #FLTOPS @US7thFleet #USSMinneapolisStPaul is commissioned in Duluth Aircraft maintenance aboard @USSHARRYSTRUMAN 👉 t.co/OHSDEyQZPf t.co/cQHzwbgt19 Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/26348 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

We're flying all week. #FlyNavy Sailors aboard @CVN_72 conducts #FltOps in the #PhilippineSea The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the @US7thFleet area of operations in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. t.co/JYhqpXVwD0 Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/4122 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#USNavy Photos of the Day: @LHD5 arrives in New York City for @FleetWeekNYC, #USSTripoli conducts #FLTOPS and #USSGridley holds a live-fire exercise in @US7thFleet and @USSBillings15 small boat operations near Ponce, Puerto Rico @NAVSOUS4THFLT 👉 t.co/Eyq9JbXLjS t.co/VkHzRT3Qfc Source: U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/29552 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews