Updates

2026 F-14 Tomcat Association Reunion

Event on 2026-09-17, published 1 second ago

Obituary - Rear Admiral Jay Bradford “Spook” Yakeley, III, U.S. Navy, Retired

Article published 2026-03-20, 1 week ago

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Jay Bradford “Spook” Yakeley, III, U.S. Navy, Retired, on 8 March 2026 at age 81.

From the desk of the President

Article published 2026-03-20, 1 week ago

Fellow Tomcat lovers, Ham Tallent here posting from Virginia Beach, Virginia. I recently assumed the role of President of the F-14 Tomcat Association from the most capable Mike “Rabies” Rabens and wish to convey a couple of Items.

Fight’s On! Celebrate the Tomcat Sunset + 20

Article published 2026-02-26, 1 month ago

2026 F-14 Tomcat Association Reunion
Virginia Beach, VA | September 17–20, 2026

Book early through this link to secure your spot!

Another Tomcat Tale

A tale published 2025-06-24, 9 months ago

A special submission from Commander Jerry “KarateJoe” Watson USN (Ret), F-14 Association Member

The Birth of the Tomcat Logo

A tale published 2025-06-23, 9 months ago

by Jim Rodriguez (Grumman 1962-1984)

The story of F-14A, Aircraft No. 3, BuNo. 157982

A tale published 2025-06-22, 9 months ago

By William C. Barto (Grummam Memorial Park Historian and museum associate, Cradle of Aviation Museum)

My most tense moment in the 26 years of flying F-14s

A tale published 2025-06-21, 10 months ago

By Capt. Dale "Snort" Snodgrass

This article was first published by SimHQ.Com in August 2000. With kind permission of the author.

The day I shot myself down

A tale published 2025-06-20, 10 months ago

By Pete Purvis

This article was first published in Flight Journal magazine in April 2001. With kind permission of the author.

Crash landing a crippled Tomcat

A tale published 2025-06-19, 10 months ago