Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) -- An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the
"Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) taxis into launch
position on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). VF-31 is completing its final
deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat. For the past 30 years, the F-14
Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring
victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be
removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in
September of 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Michael Cole (RELEASED)
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