Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 8, 2003) -- An F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Pukin'
Dogs" of Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF-143) receives final
maintenance checks on the ship's flight deck before evening flight
operations board USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.
Based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training
Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming six-month
deployment. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class
Brien Aho. (RELEASED)
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