060310-N-0685C-010 Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) - Pilots assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) conduct preflight checks prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). VF-213 is completing its final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured 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. Navy photo by Photog

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060310-N-0685C-010 Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) - Pilots assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) conduct preflight checks prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). VF-213 is completing its final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured 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. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Javier Capella (RELEASED) US Navy 060310-N-0685C-010 Pilots assigned to the

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