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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 of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS
Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), concluding the final deployment flying the
F-14 Tomcats. 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.
Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing Eight are returning from a deployment in
support of maritime security operations and the global war on
terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael
Cole (RELEASED)
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