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A C-5 Galaxy from the Air Force Reserve Command's 433rd Airlift Wing is ready to depart a deployed location on another mission supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeremy Angel)


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)

99 posted on 03/11/2006 9:07:52 AM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

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.


101 posted on 03/11/2006 11:09:13 AM PST by Majie Purple
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To: The Mayor; Excuse_My_Bellicosity; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; ...
USS Donald Cook...Welcome Home

Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country

102 posted on 03/11/2006 4:51:39 PM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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Now that's the flag they should be flying when they steam into Bandar Abbas. (Iranian port at the mouth of the Persian Gulf)
191 posted on 03/12/2006 7:06:02 PM PST by El Gato
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