Keywords: US Navy 060310-N-0194K-003 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.jpg en 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 2006-03-10 060310-N-0194K-003 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 32667 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven King PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aircraft at Naval Air Station Oceana F-14D Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 United States Navy Front views of aircraft Strike Fighter Squadron 31 United States Navy |