Caption:
Virginia Beach, Va. (March 10, 2006) -- A pilot assigned to the
"Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) waves the ensign
after completing 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. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven King (RELEASED)
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