VF-31, or Strike Fighter Squadron 31, is known as the Tomcatters, callsign "Felix", a United States Navy fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana.
The Tomcatters are the second oldest Navy Fighter Attack squadron operating today.
In USLANTCOM, we replicate VF-31 and operate the F-14B Tomcat, stationed at Nellis Air Force base and currently embarked on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Prior to becoming VF-31, USLANTCOM operated two F-14B squadrons, VF-213 the Black Lions and VF-41 the Black Aces for a number of years. In order to make us a more effective and efficient fighting force, the decision was made to merge the two squadrons together and the result was the standing up of the Tomcatters.
VF-31 has regular squadron training on Wednesday nights. During our training we sharpen our skills in fleet defense, air superiority, ground attack and our proficiency around the carrier.
VF-31 also trains and works closely with the other squadrons in USLANTCOM, which pays dividends during cruise, our annual Black Flag event, and any mini-campaigns that are organized.
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