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A sailor signals a fighter jet to take off from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Growler Takeoff

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Altschul signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Lynch VIRIN: 210107-N-CU072-1207A.JPG
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