Mars, sorry for the late reply.
I was a Naval pilot, and started training in feb of 98. Flew T-34C, T-2C, T-45C and was selected to fly the F-14B. Had almost 400 hours total with around 100 in the Tomcat. Unfortunately, never made it out of the Tomcat RAG (VF-101). I DQ'd during the night carrier qual portion of our training (last thing you do before entering a fleet squadron, already completing A/A, and A/G training) and lost the ride. My last flight was May 2002.
I have no regrets, flying the Tom was the best experience of my life....just wish it had lasted a little longer.
