USS Theodore Roosevelt conducts flight ops during friends, family cruise in Pacific Ocean

Friends and family members of Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), watch an air show on the flight deck, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez)