Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) -- An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the
"Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) launches from 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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