031103-N-1573O-036 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 3, 2003) -- The air crew of an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Thirty One (VF-31), make preparations to launch from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Orsburn. (RELEASED) US Navy 031103-N-1573O-036 The air crew of an F-14D Tomcat make preparations to launch

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