An EA-18G Growler aircraft launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 4, 2018. The pilots and aircraft are assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 139. The aircraft carrier is supporting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the region's freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce. Rivera is an aviation boatswain’s mate, equipment. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Roberts