 From November 1983 to the Spring of 1984, F-14s from carriers with VF-142 and VF-143, USS "John F. Kennedy" with VF-11 and VF-31 and with VF-14 and VF-32 flew almost daily TARPS missions over Lebanon.On 3 December 1983, two VF-31 F-14As from "John F. Kennedy" came under fire from Syrian anti-aircraft artillery and at least ten surface-to-air missiles while conducting a TARPS mission.The F-14s were not hit and returned safely to the carrier.