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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (July 19, 2005) -- Four F-14B Tomcats, assigned to the
"Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), perform a diamond
formation fly-by at the conclusion of Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3)
fly-off aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN 75). The current underway-period marks the final time the F-14
Tomcat will take part in flight operations while embarked aboard
Truman. VF-32 will shortly begin the process of transitioning to the
newer F/A-18F Super Hornet. Truman is currently conducting carrier
qualifications and operations off the East Coast and is also
participating in a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) with USS Theodore
Roosevelt (CVN 71). JTFEX is a key component in the training cycle of
an aircraft carrier and carrier air wing in the U.S. Navy Fleet
Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)
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