In April 2001 , VF-41 embarked on their final F-14 cruise aboard , supporting Operation Southern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom ( OEF ) . As the carrier headed for home , they were given order to head to the Gulf of Oman after the September 11 attacks . During the build-up to war , VF-41 conducted several TARPS missions near the Pakistani/Afghani-border
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
VFA-41