USS Theodore Roosevelt

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USS Theodore Roosevelt~Aircraft Carrier

The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 is the fourth ship of the Nimitz class and was launched on October 27, 1984. Call sign is "Rough Rider" and nicknames are "Big Stick" or simply "T.R." Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Eight. As with any aircraft carrier, its surface is 4.5 acres of sovereign US territory as the carriers operate in international waters.

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Seal of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

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USS Theodore Roosevelt Seal

Roosevelt means "field of roses" in Dutch and is pronounced "rose-e-velt." There are two roses on the seal of the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt

Namesake of the USS Roosevelt

theodore roosevelt

October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919
26th President of the United States.
Governor of New York
professional historian, naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier

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Welcome Home USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71

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A great design for welcoming home your sailor after they have been deployed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

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Big Stick

USS Theodore Roosevelt

USS Theodore Roosevelt, Big Stick

"Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" 1901 quote from Theodore Roosevelt

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USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailors have Heart and Soul!

Aircraft carriers are used to project power around the world but their sailors are always ready to lend a helping hand too.
Deployed TR Sailors Raise More than $20,000 for Veterans, Warriors, Heroes
Sailors assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) (TR) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 competed in a 'Warriors for Warriors' flight deck relay-marathon aboard the deployed carrier March 28, raising more than $20,000 to benefit two veteran support groups.

The money raised will be split between the Wounded Warrior Project in the United States and the Help for Heroes organization, based in the United Kingdom.

"Death had to take him sleeping," said Vice President Thomas R. Marshall. "For if Roosevelt had been awake, there would have been a fight."

Roosevelt Power and Light

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The Roosevelt Power and Light Design comes in several different colors and is available in styles for men and women.

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Theodore Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore

Theodore Roosevelt Mt. Rushmoore



Theodore Roosevelt was chosen to be on Mount Rushmore because he oversaw the Panama Canal project. The Panama Canal linked the Atlantic and Pacific and had an enormous affect on shipping as it saved a lengthy passage around the tip of South America

My Daddy is a Sailor on the Roosevelt

The Teddy Bear was named after Teddy Roosevelt

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Life on an Aircraft Carrier

USS Theodore Roosevelt

No job is too small for this extended family of sailors all living together on an aircraft carrier for months at a time, reports Harry Smith from the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Arabian Sea.

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Plank Owner

USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71

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Plank owner of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. A great gift for a Roosevelt plank owner. Medallion style design in red, white blue and gold.


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Shooters on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

What do shooters do?

A special team called Shooters guide Navy planes safely off aircraft carriers such as the USS Theodore Roosevelt several times each day. It's a highly coordinated ballet, reports Harry Smith.

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Proud Daughter of a US Sailor

USS Theodore Roosevelt

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Proud Daughter of a US Sailor serving on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

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There are about 3000 TV sets on board for watching the USS Roosevelt TV Channel

A Shooter on the Roosevelt

One of the many jobs on an aircraft carrier.

Roosevelt Shooter

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Hanks shoots a French F-2 Rafale during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Shooting a C-2A Greyhound off the flight deck.

USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71

USS Theodore Roosevelt

Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 15, 2006) - Aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Four Zero (VRC-40) launches from the flight deck.

My Heart is on the Roosevelt

A Grand Mug for USS Theodore Roosevelt Loved Ones

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Northrop Wins Contract to Refuel USS Theodore Roosevelt
The Roosevelt will be the fourth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo refueling of its nuclear reactor along with a three- year overhaul that is performed only once during a carrier's 50- year-life span, the company said in a statement.
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What is a Carrier Strike Group?

USS Theodore Roosevelt, Carrier Strike Group Eight

Aircraft Carriers always travel with an entourage called a Carrier Strike Group. Strike groups are assembled and disassembled as needed according to the mission, but a typical strike group might consist of these ships:

The Carrier which is the flag ship of the group
two guided missile cruisers
a guided missile destroyer
a destroyer
a frigate
two attack submarines
a combined ammunition, oiler, and supply ship

Source: Global Security.org

One of the USS Theodore Roosevelt's responsibilities is to keep the sea lanes open. Of course it has many missions that it can perform in time of war but it also carries out many peace time operations such as rescuing refugees, helping those in distress at sea, and replenishment of ships at sea.

Young Theodore Roosevelt was mostly home schooled by tutors and his parents.

What do sailors do on their off time?

They might go the the library on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Library

Ensign Jason Lovell searches for a book in the ship's library aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 model ship

1/800 USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 model ship

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Our USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 model ship is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our model ships are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 model ship's parts including the weaponries, armament, guns and hulls are extremely accurate and precise based on the original blueprint of the actual ship. It will fascinate anyone who gazes at it for its remarkable and exceptional quality. The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 model ship comes with an extremely durable base stand marked with the ship's official insignia.

CVN 71 has the capacity to store about 3.3 million gallons of aviation fuel

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USS Theodore Roosevelt

Our political decision-makers use Navy aircraft carriers as a powerful instrument of diplomacy, strengthening alliances or answering the fire bell of crisis. As former President Bill Clinton said during a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, "When word of crisis breaks out in Washington, it's no accident the first question that comes to everyone's lips is; where is the nearest carrier?"

Source: Official Website of the United States Navy

CVN-71 THEODORE ROOSEVELT, U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

CVN-71 THEODORE ROOSEVELT, U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

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A unique keepsake with 20 beautifully printed color images of U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt, CVN-71, U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. You should enjoy this book if you like aircraft carriers, naval aviation, naval history, or Theodore Roosevelt.

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    dc64 Dec 24, 2009 @ 9:07 am | delete
    I've always wondered about the life of a sailor. Spending so many days away from greenery has got to be difficult. I'm sure there are trade-offs, like gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, but I think it would drive me crazy!
    Oh, and I wasn't sure why Theodore Roosevelt was one of the presidents on Mount Rushmore, but now I do.
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    tandemonimom Apr 22, 2009 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Wonderful, patriotic lens, as usual!
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    Susan52 Apr 22, 2009 @ 6:12 am | delete
    Wow! You've covered this great topic very well. Love the layout of the lens. God bless our sailors and their families, as well as all of our troops!

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