Precommissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) July 8, 2003 -- Sailors help move a F-14/D Tomcat attached to the Black Lions of Fighter Squadron, VF-213, onto the flight deck for use as a static display during the commissioning of the ship scheduled for July 12. Official U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd class (PH3) Rusty Black

At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)-- A lone plane captain conducts a walk around inspection of his F-14D Tomcat that is assigned to Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31). THe F-14D is armed with AIM-9 Siderwinder Missiles and a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and a GBU-14. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN (CVW 14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class (AW/PJ) Philip A. McDaniel. Cleared for release by ALBG PAO, LCDR Jeff Bender.

Arabian Gulf (May 15, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman (Aircraft Handling) Ronald Marinello of Philadelphia, directs an F-14B Tomcat assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Squadron One One (VF 11) onto catapult number one aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.- based nuclear powered aircraft carrier and Carrier Airwing Seven (CVW 7) are on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Official U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michael D. Blackwell II.

A sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Dec. 12, 2003. An F-14 Tomcat from the Fighter Squadron One One (VF 11) Red Rippers, prepares to launch off the flight deck. The Norfolk, Va.-based carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate Airman Jessica Davis.

Indian Ocean (Feb. 25, 2004) - Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Edward Cassillas, of San Antonio, Texas, gives a "thumbs up" for launch of an F-14B Tomcat assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Squadron One One (VF-11) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jessica Davis (RELEASED)

At sea aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Sep 24, 2003-- An F-14 Tomcat from Fighter Squadron TWO ONE ONE (VF 211 "Checkmates") launches from the flight deck of USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) with afterburners glowing. ENTERPRISE is currently underway completing Comprehensive Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for a scheduled Mediterranean Deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class Lance H. Mayhew, Jr.

ABOARD USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) AT SEA (Mar. 18, 2003) - An F-14A Tomcat launches past the bow of USS Kitty Hawk. Americas oldest active warship, Kitty Hawk remains mission-ready to respond to emergent national tasking where needed. Currently operating with coalition forces in the Central Command area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk is the worlds only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom

At sea aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) Nov. 18, 2003-- An F-14A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211 "The Checkmates") launches from Catapult Three as two F/A-18C Hornets await their turn on Catapult Two. ENTERPRISE is currently underway in the Arabian Gulf. Official US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Milosz Reterski.

At sea aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) Nov. 22, 2003--A F-14 Tomcat from Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211 "Checkmates") launches from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. ENTERPRISE is currently underway in the Arabian Gulf. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Milosz Reterski.

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73) (March 22, 2004) An F-14B Tomcat from Fighter Squadron (VF) 11 "Red Rippers" approaches the deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during evening flight operations while operating in the Arabian Gulf. The Norfolk, Va. based nuclear aircraft carrier is on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Official U. S. Navy photograph by Photographers Mate First Class PH1 Brien Aho. (RELEASED)