This page will give an overview of Association related events. If you know of any that are not yet listed or are planning an F-14 squadron/organization reunion and would like it posted here, please contact us!

Current Events
The February issue of Aviation News has a great article on TOPGUN from member Jay “Spook” Yakeley. There are also some great photos from members Dave “Bio” Baranek and the late George Hall featured in the article. You can purchase your copy throughout the US in Barnes and Noble. There is also an electronic version, across most devices available here . It’s a good read.

2013 Events

The 2013 F-14 Tomcat Association Reunion was held in San Diego 24-28 April. Guest speakers to included VADM Gerald R. Beaman, Commander 3rd Fleet and CAPT Kurt C. Schroeder (USNR Ret) former Grumman Chief Test Pilot. Click here for photos from the event.

2013 Tailhook Reunion
5-8 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.
The Association will be having booth again this year. Be sure to stop by and check it out. If you are interested in helping man the booth let us know. Email f-14info@f-14association.com. See you at Hook '13

Looking Ahead to 2014 - VF-1 Wolfpack Reunion
We are in the early planning stages of a VF-1 Wolfpack reunion 27-30 March 2014 in San Diego, CA. If you would like to be added to the distribution list please contact Ed "Bull" Holstein (1985-1988) at bull_holstein@hotmail.com with your name, email address, and inclusive years in the squadron. Be on the lookout for more information as details become available.

2012 Events

Return of the Grim Reapers
The Grim Reapers are coming back as an F-35C squadron. Grim Reaper Re-Activation, 26 APR 2012 (small); Stand-Up and Re-designation Ceremony, 27 APR 2012 at Eglin AFB, FL. Info CDR Mike "Rock" Williams michael.williams@jsf.mil.

VF-211 Reunion MCAS Miramar July 21, 2012
The World Famous VF-211 Fighting Checkmates cordially invite all former officer and enlisted Checkmates who served with VF-211 during its Tomcat era to the 2012 Reunion to be held at MCAS Miramar on July 21, 2012.  If you are a former Checkmate and are interested in attending or just want more information on the event, please email Aaron Gill at awgill619@gmail.com or John Foster at bellios@yahoo.com.

2012 Tailhook Reunion
6-9 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.
The Association will be having a mini-reunion and General Membership meeting. We have been assigned the Southern Pacific B Hospitality Room for a admin/ready room and a bubba breakfast. Now looking for volunteers to help man the Association booth and Hospitality room, or help organize the admin or bubba breaskfast. If you are interested in helping out let us know. Email f-14info@f-14association.com. Check at the Association booth for the latest details and schedule. See you at Hook '12.

2012 USS America Carrier Veteran's Association Reunion
11-15 September, Holiday Inn South Baton Rouge, LA. The highlight of this reunion will be a trip to Pascagoula, MS for a tour of the LHA6 America. Contact Harry Rodriquez at 845-661-1284, hatron10@aol.com for information on attending. Additional details at www.ussamerica.org.

2011 Events

2011 Tomcat Association Reunion - 21-25 September Virginia Beach, VA
This year's reunion was held in conjunction with the NAS Oceana Airshow and in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. A great time was had by all in spite of the unfavorable weather at the air-show. Click here for photos. Planning is underway for the next reunion. Front runner for the location is San Diego.

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Centennial of Naval Aviation
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation. Events to be held throughout the year are in the planning stages. Click here to visit the official Centennial site to keep up with the latest details and for downloadable Centennial Newsletters.

Grim Reapers Return as F-35C RAG
Mark your calendars - Grim Reaper Re-activation, Eglin AFB, Fall 2011. Stay tuned for details.

2011 Tailhook Reunion
8-11 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.

2010 Events

VT-10 Prepares for 50th Anniversary Reunion
July of 2010 marks the squadron’s 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated over 3 days in June.  Fleet aircraft are welcomed to fly-in beginning June 21st.  Official events begin on June 23rd  and include a kickoff social at the NAS Pensacola O’Club, golf tournament, symposium at the Naval Aviation Museum, VT-10 alumni Dinning Out as well as an NFO winging at the museum on June 25th.  Other events available will include tours, fishing, and discounts from local establishments.  Click here for the full schedule of events and details online from the VT-10 homepage or visit the “VT-10 Wildcats” Facebook page.

2010 Tailhook Reunion
9-12 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.

2010 Oceana Airshow
Join us at the NAS Oceana Airshow 17-19 September, Virginia Beach, VA. We've made some special arrangements for our membership attending the show and we will be having a social and dinner at the Blue Turtle/GF Keegan’s, 1550 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach on Saturday evening. See the Members Only Area for complete details.

2009 Events

Request for help from the NASM.
The F-14D(R) at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum BUNO 159610 is naked.  The Curator of Modern Military Aircraft, Mr. Dik Daso (Google his name) has requested Navy assistance in dressing it out. The Smithsonian has acquired dummy missiles and bombs to hang from the aircraft.  We are working on obtaining some of the maintenance pubs from NATEC.  What we need is a team leader with F-14 weapons hardware expertise to volunteer to coordinate a LAU-93 replacement and weapons load out.  Hopefully there is such a qualified individual within commuting distance to the NASM facility at Dulles Airport (Sterling, VA) willing to undertake this effort.  They also are trying to dress out their A-6E, so any A-6 experience is an added bonus.  The individual will net free parking (usually $15.00) and a guided tour of the facility at a minimum. (Posted 5/23/09)

2009 Tailhook Reunion
10-13 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.

2008 Events

Dedication of VF-32 Tomcat
Gypsy 100, BuNo 162916 at VFW Post 8896 in East Berlin, PA was held on 5 October '08 at 2 PM.

F-14 Tomcat Association 2008 Annual Reunion
The third annual reunion was held 17-21 September in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary Oceana Airshow.
For information on joining the Association and being part of our next reunion click here.

Tailhook 2008 was held 4-7 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev.

2007 Events

Tailhook 2007 was held 6-9 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev.

F-14 Tomcat Association 2007 Annual Reunion
The second annual reunion was held in San Diego on 10-14 October in conjunction with the Miramar Airshow and Fleet Week.

2006 Events

Tomcat Sunset……Last Time, Baby! - A major reunion was held on 20-23 September 2006. The reunion took place in Virginia Beach, VA and coincided with the transitioning of the last F-14 squadron (VF-31 Tomcatters). If you wish to be on the F-14 Tomcat Association e-mail list and receive all the Tomcat community information, click here to e-mail us your contact information. Click here to view the current Association e-mail list.

Tomcat Sunset Squadron Reunions

The following is a list of squadrons that held reunions/get togethers in conjunction with the Sunset.

VF-32 - Visit the Swordsmen website http://www.vf32.info/ or contact Ken Walling (605) 869-2566 kenw@vf32.info.

Joint VF-24/VF-211

NADEP Norfolk 10 Year Reunion at Sunset

VF-1/VF-2 Cadre

VF-33 Starfighters (and lonely Diamondbacks)

VF-154 Black Knights

Tailhook 2006 (50th Anniversary) was held 7-10 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev.

2006 Event Photos

Final Cruise Fly-In - VF-31/VF-213 end the final cruise for the Tomcat and fly into Oceana on 10 March 2006. Click here for some photos.

Final Visit to Long Island - VF-31 brings two Tomcats home to their birth place on 15-16 June 2006. Click here for some photos.

2005 Event Photos

Oceana Airshow 2005 - Click here for a great site for airshow videos and photos including the final F-14 TACDEMO.

2004 Event Photos

Oceana Airshow 2004 - The 46th Annual Oceana Airshow was held September 24-26, 2004. Click here for some photos.

Fighter Fling 2004 - Twenty-Ninth and Final Fling was held Saturday 14 August at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. Click here for some photos.

Tailhook 2004 - The 48th Annual Tailhook Convention was held 9-11 September 2004 at the Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click here for some photos.