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U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Matthew Cruz, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), supervises the flight deck during flight operations, May 5, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles)