USS Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered, aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. She is named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States and
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Shock test of Theodore Roosevelt during sea trials in 1987
Four U.S. Navy carriers form "Battle Force Zulu" following the 1991 Gulf War; Theodore Roosevelt (top right) cruises with Midway (top left), Ranger (bottom left) and America (bottom right)
Theodore Roosevelt underway in 1999
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray
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The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an aerial refueling drone that resulted from the Carrier-Based Aerial-Refueling System program, which grew out of the earlier Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillan
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
…deployment. As of 21 April 2026, the Theodore Roosevelt is the first supercarrier with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) with the ability to support MQ-25 Stingray tanker drones. Joint Meritorious Unit Award…
MQ-25 Stingray during testing
MQ-25 deck handling demonstration, 2018
MQ-25 T1 Stingray test aircraft refuels F-35C, 2021
MQ-25 T1 Stingray test aircraft takes off, 2021