{"product_id":"vf-143-pukin-dogs-f-14a","title":"VF-143 Pukin’ Dogs F-14A+ Tomcat – USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 – 1990 – 15 oz Black Mug","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 Pukin’ Dogs F-14A+ Tomcat – USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 – 1990 – 15 oz Black Mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” — 1990 F-14 Tomcat Tribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonor one of Naval Aviation's most distinctive fighter squadrons with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” F-14 Tomcat tribute mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing the squadron's service with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier Air Wing Seven aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 during the historic 1990 deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detailed wraparound artwork combines the famous Pukin’ Dogs bulldog insignia, a VF-143 Tomcat in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAG Carrier Air Wing Seven markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a weathered American flag backdrop, Naval Aviation wings, and the Operation Engraved Honor dog tag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against a gloss-black 15 oz ceramic mug, the silver, gold, yellow and red artwork gives this piece the appearance of vintage Naval Aviation memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design isn't intended to represent simply an F-14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt commemorates a specific squadron, carrier, aircraft and moment in history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind the Mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 — The World Famous “Pukin’ Dogs”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lineage of today's VFA-143 dates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when the squadron was commissioned as VF-871. After several designation and aircraft changes, it became \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 on June 20, 1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while transitioning to the F-4 Phantom II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe squadron's first cruise as VF-143 came aboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Constellation CV-64 in 1963\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following year, VF-143 participated in the U.S. response to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGulf of Tonkin incident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, flying missions during the Pierce Arrow strikes against North Vietnamese naval facilities. The squadron ultimately completed seven combat deployments during the Vietnam War. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1967, VF-143 recorded its first official MiG victory when a Pukin’ Dogs crew destroyed a North Vietnamese MiG-21 with an AIM-7 Sparrow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter the F-14 Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 completed transition training in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrumman F-14A Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and moved to NAS Oceana in 1975.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts first F-14 deployment followed in 1976 aboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS America CV-66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the squadron participated in Operation Fluid Drive during the evacuation of American citizens from Beirut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the fall of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, VF-143 joined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier Air Wing Seven and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beginning a long relationship between the Pukin’ Dogs and “IKE.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat relationship would eventually include Mediterranean deployments, extended operations in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, Cold War reconnaissance missions, Middle East contingency operations and the opening stages of Operation Desert Shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower \u0026amp; VF-143\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pukin’ Dogs joined IKE for her first major Mediterranean deployment in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1980, VF-143 and Eisenhower participated in a remarkable extended deployment associated with the Iranian hostage crisis. The carrier remained at sea for long stretches as U.S. naval forces maintained a major presence in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the squadron's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1982 Mediterranean deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, VF-143 operated TARPS-equipped Tomcats and again supported contingency operations connected with the evacuation of American citizens from Lebanon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1983, the Pukin’ Dogs flew \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 combat TARPS reconnaissance missions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, collecting intelligence on troop movements and artillery positions in Lebanon for multinational peacekeeping forces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 returned to the Mediterranean with Eisenhower again in 1984 and 1988. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/Organization\/COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT\/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-143\/Command-History\/www.safehelpline.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 — A More Powerful Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 1989, VF-143 and sister squadron VF-142 had upgraded to the improved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14A+ Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F-14A+ incorporated the more powerful General Electric F110 engines that would distinguish it from earlier F-14As. The aircraft type was subsequently redesignated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is why later historical references often call these aircraft F-14Bs. Navy historical material specifically describes VF-142 and VF-143 as adopting the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14A+ — later F-14B — before their 1990 deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/content\/dam\/nhhc\/research\/histories\/naval-aviation\/Naval%20Aviation%20News\/1990\/1997\/may-june\/ascoop.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNaval History and Heritage Command\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a 1990-specific historical mug, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14A+ Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is therefore the most period-accurate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aircraft Represented — AG-104\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft depicted on this mug represents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquadron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VF-143 Pukin’ Dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grumman F-14A+ Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModex:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 104\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBureau Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 161442\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier Air Wing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CVW-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA surviving photograph dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 9, 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e documents BuNo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e161442 as AG-104 with VF-143 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, strongly supporting the aircraft\/unit\/carrier combination used for this tribute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airhistory.net\/operator-unit\/603\/VF-143?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAirHistory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuNo 161442 had originally been constructed as an F-14A and was converted to the improved F-14A+ configuration before ultimately being redesignated an F-14B. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aircraftinformation.info\/JB_AIF\/navy_serials\/thirdseries21.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAircraft Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes this one of the stronger historically documented aircraft combinations in our F-14 Honor Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1990 Deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier Air Wing Seven in March 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with VF-143 and VF-142 providing its Tomcat fighter force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deployment initially operated in the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen history changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 2, 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Iraq invaded Kuwait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin days, Eisenhower was ordered toward the Middle East. On August 7, the carrier battle group transited the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea as the United States began responding to the crisis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/research\/library\/online-reading-room\/title-list-alphabetically\/u\/us-navy-in-desert-shield-desert-storm\/august-1990.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNaval History and Heritage Command\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower became the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst aircraft carrier to conduct sustained operations in the Red Sea in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/our-collections\/photography\/us-navy-ships\/alphabetical-listing\/d\/uss-dwight-d--eisenhower--cvn-69-0.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNaval History and Heritage Command\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143's F-14s formed part of the carrier's frontline air-defense capability during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navy's historical account notes that Eisenhower and Independence provided the most immediately available carrier-based combat air power as American forces began moving into the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/today-in-history\/august-2.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNaval History and Heritage Command\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Desert Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deployment suddenly became part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Desert Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the buildup intended to prevent Iraqi forces from advancing into Saudi Arabia and to establish the coalition military force that would eventually liberate Kuwait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier aircraft operating from Eisenhower in the Red Sea provided combat-ready air power while much larger U.S. Army and Air Force forces were still arriving in theater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/about-us\/leadership\/director\/directors-corner\/h-grams\/h-gram-052.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNaval History and Heritage Command\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor VF-143, this meant that what had begun as another Mediterranean deployment became part of one of the most consequential U.S. military mobilizations since Vietnam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the historical moment represented by this mug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the Artwork Represents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design combines historically connected elements from that period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePukin’ Dogs bulldog squadron insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrumman F-14A+ Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAG-104\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuNo 161442\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier Air Wing Seven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1990 deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMediterranean and Red Sea operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Desert Shield era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaval Aviation wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeathered American flag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Engraved Honor dog tag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than an Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo someone who served with VF-143 or aboard Eisenhower, these markings can represent much more than an airplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey represent the carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe squadron ready room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hangar deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flight deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance crews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunches and recoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong months away from home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the sailors, pilots, RIOs and maintainers who experienced it together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14 Honor Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is to preserve those individual stories by connecting each design to an actual squadron, aircraft, carrier and period of service whenever the historical record allows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium 15 oz Black Ceramic Mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 oz capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss-black ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull wraparound military aviation artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF-143 Pukin’ Dogs design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically based F-14A+ Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Dwight D. 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Preserve the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting Operation Engraved Honor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portion of every mug sold helps support Operation Engraved Honor's veteran outreach mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Engraved Honor works to recognize veterans and military families through outreach and commemorative programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase a mug from this collection, you're helping us do more than preserve military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're helping us continue serving veterans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than a Coffee Mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tribute to VF-143 Pukin’ Dogs, F-14A+ Tomcat AG-104, Carrier Air Wing Seven, USS Dwight D. 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