Marines move an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 24, 2018, as the aircraft carrier supports security efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. – US Department of Defense

Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Roberts

Marines move an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

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