060309-N-9640H-018 Norfolk, Va. (March 9, 2006) A tug boat assist the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) pier-side at Naval Station Norfolk. Donald Cook is returning to its homeport after a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Recruit Jeff Hall (RELEASED)
060310-N-1331S-167 Virginia Beach, Va. (March 10, 2006) F-14D Tomcats from Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) and VF-31 conduct a flyover of Naval Air Station Oceana airfield. VF-213 and VF-31 are completing their 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 Airman Jason R. Smith (RELEASED)
060310-N-2838C-030 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)
Posted for Billie but folk can't help but be awestruck by these shots! As I came across them I just had to say so.
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