LAUNCH TRADITION U.S. Navy Cmdr. Daniel Case, left, and Lt. Kari Szewezyk signal for Case’s boots to be launched off the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2014. It is a tradition for aviators to launch their boots from the catapult of an aircraft carrier when they transfer from the ship. The Roosevelt is training to prepare for future deployments. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 397303-D-HDC35-134.jpg Photo Gallery