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Carrier Air Wing 5 (CARAIRWING
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CVAG-5 March 1947 - June 1947 aboard USS Shangri-La (CV 38) - Pacific Ocean CVG-5 May 1, 1950 - December 1, 1950 aboard USS Valley Forge (CV 45) - West Pacific, Korean War June 26, 1951 - March 25, 1952 aboard USS Essex (CV 9) - West Pacific, Korean War November 20, 1952 - June 25, 1953 aboard USS Valley Forge (CVA 45) - West Pacific, Korean War March 12, 1954 - November 19, 1954 aboard USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47) - West Pacific October 29, 1955 - May 17, 1956 aboard USS Kearsarge (CVA 33) - West Pacific July 12, 1957 - December 9, 1957 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - West Pacific March 5, 1960 - October 11, 1960 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - West Pacific May 10, 1961 - January 15, 1962 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - West Pacific July 21, 1962 - September 11, 1962 aboard USS Lexington (CVA 16) - west to east coast via Cape Horn July 25, 1962 - September 17, 1962 aboard USS Constellation (CVA 64) - east to west coast via Cape Horn January 3, 1963 - July 15, 1963 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - West Pacific CVW-5 April 14, 1964 - December 15, 1964 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - Vietnam War September 29, 1965 - May 13, 1966 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - Vietnam War January 5, 1967 - July 22, 1967 aboard USS Hancock (CVA 19) - Vietnam War January 27, 1968 - October 10, 1968 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - Vietnam War March 18, 1969 - October 29, 1969 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - Vietnam War April 20, 1970 - November 12, 1970 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - Vietnam War April 16, 1971 - November 6, 1971 aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) - Vietnam War April 10, 1972 - March 8, 1973 aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) - Vietnam War September 11, 1973 - October 5, 1973 aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) - carrier transfer: Alameda, California to Yokosuka, Japan CVW-5 permanently forward deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan: October 1973 - August 1991 aboard USS Midway (CV 41) August 1991 - July 1998 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) August 1998 - August 2008 aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) August 2008 - August 2015 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) August 2015 - today aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) > for a complete listing of deployed squadrons and used aircraft go to the end of this page < > for more images go to the individual aircraft carrier sites < |
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 CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - September 2020  CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - September 2020  CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - June 2017  CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - October 2016  CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - August 2015  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014  CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - December 2010  CVW-5 final fly-out from USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2008  CVW-5 final fly-out from USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2008  CVW-5 final fly-out from USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2008  CVW-5 final fly-out from USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2008  aircraft of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2008  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2008  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2008  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2008  aircraft of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2008  aircraft from all fixed-wing squadrons of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2008  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2008  aircraft of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - September 2007  aircraft of CVW-5 over Mount Fuji, Japan - April 2007  various F/A-18 Hornets of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - December 2006  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2006  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2006  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2006  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2005  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2005  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2004  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2004  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2003  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - March 2003  CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - January 2003  aircraft of CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2002  CVW-5 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - March 1998  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - August 1991  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - 1987  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - May 1984  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - May 1984  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - May 1984  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - December 1983  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - December 1982  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - 1982  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - November 1981  aircraft of CVW-5 aboard USS Midway (CV 41) - showing the damage resulting from a collision with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS - July 1980  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - July 1980  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - December 1979  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - December 1979  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - 1972  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - 1971  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - early 1970's  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - early 1970's  CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - 1971  CVW-5 embarked on USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - 1970  aircraft of CVW-5 embarked on USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) in flight off Vietnam in October 1969 A Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-130) Det. 31, a Douglas A-4F Skyhawk (VA-22), and a Vought F-8J Crusader (VF-53)  aircraft of CVW-5 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1966  aircraft of CVW-5 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1964  aircraft of CVW-5 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1964  aircraft of CVW-5 aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1964 CVG-5 September 1948 - December 1963  CVG-5 embarked on USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1962  CVG-5 embarked on USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - 1960  CVG-5 embarked on USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - 1957  CVG-5 embarked on USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) - 1956 
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Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW-5) was first
commissioned 15 February 1943 at Naval Air Station, Norfolk,
Virginia, as Carrier Air Group FIVE (CVG-5). Assigned to the USS
YORKTOWN (CV-10), the new air group assumed the proud heritage and
traditions of the original YORKTOWN Air Group. The initial air group
was first formed in 1938 and its squadrons carried the “5”
designation taken from the former YORKTOWN’s hull number (CV-5). The
original YORKTOWN Air Group was disbanded 7 June 1942 after the
Battle of Midway during which YORKTOWN was sunk. CVG-5 was actively involved in the war in the Pacific, serving on the new YORKTOWN and on the USS FRANKLIN (CV-13) from August 1943 to March 1945. For its gallant service in the Pacific, CVG-5 was awarded its first Presidential Unit Citation. CVG-5’s participation in World War II was cut short on 18 March 1945 when FRANKLIN was struck with two 500-lb bombs. The ensuing fires and explosions destroyed the majority of the air group’s aircraft. Following World War II, CVG-5, home ported in San Diego, California, deployed to the Western Pacific in support of national policy. Several firsts were recorded by CVG-5 during these years. The Screaming Eagles of VF-5A were the first to land jet aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier when they flew two FJ-1 Furies aboard USS BOXER (CV-21) on 10 March 1948. In 1949, the same squadron, renamed VF-51, became the first to operate the F-9F Panther, the Navy’s first truly operational jet fighter. The first air group to enter the Korean War, CVG-5 was embarked on the USS VALLEY FORGE (CV-47) when VF-51 recorded the first air-to-air jet kill in naval history. For its service in Korea, the air group was awarded three Navy Unit Commendations, compiling more combat time than any other air group during the Korean War. From 1953 to 1964, CVG-5 resumed its WESTPAC deployment schedule embarking on four different aircraft carriers during seven cruises to the Far East. On 20 December 1963, CVG-5 became Carrier Air Wing FIVE when the Navy changed its air group classification system. As tension grew in Southeast Asia, CVW-5 was once again called to combat action in the Gulf of Tonkin in August 1964 while serving on the USS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14). On 6 March 1965, embarked on the USS MIDWAY (CV-41), CVW-5 again sailed for the Far East, her aircraft prepared for combat operations, and from mid-April flew strikes against military and logistics installations in North and South Vietnam. On 17 June 1965, while escorting a strike on the barracks at Gen Phu, North Vietnam, members of VF-21, flying F-4B Phantoms, intercepted four MiG-17s, shooting down two, scoring the first U.S. victories over MiGs in Vietnam. Over the next nine years of the Vietnam Conflict, CVW-5 returned to the Gulf of Tonkin for a total of eight combat cruises, which earned the air wing three more Navy Unit Commendations and its first Meritorious Unit Commendation. Returning from its final Vietnam combat cruise in March 1973, CVW-5 had only a brief stay in its homeport of San Diego. Participating in an evolution unique in US aircraft carrier history, the air wing embarked on the MIDWAY on 11 September 1973 to become part of the first carrier/air wing team to be permanently forward deployed overseas. Arriving in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan on 5 October 1973, CVW-5 and the MIDWAY took up quarters in their new homeport to defend the strategic interests of the United States, while assisting the Japanese Self Defense Forces in defending their homeland. In the years between 1973 and 1991, USS MIDWAY and CVW-5 made numerous deployments throughout the Western Pacific, South China Sea, Indian Ocean and Northern Pacific to counter the Soviet threat in those areas. One of the most notable deployments occurred in 1984, when CVW-5 completed 111 continuous days on station in the North Arabian Sea, guarding the Strait of Hormuz and guaranteeing the continued flow of vital oil to our allies in Japan and Western Europe. Again in June 1985, USS MIDWAY/CVW-5 steamed into the Indian Ocean to remain on station in the North Arabian Sea. Marking the eighth Indian Ocean deployment for the carrier/air wing team, this 83-day on-station period was completed with a port visit to Perth, Australia. After its return to Japan on 31 March 1986 from a routine Western Pacific deployment, CVW-5 began a major transformation into a modern carrier air wing employing the very latest combat aircraft technology available. On 25 March 1986, the final carrier launching of a Navy fleet F-4S Phantom II took place off MIDWAY during flight operations in the East China Sea. Members of VF-151 manned the aircraft, marking another CVW-5 milestone. In April 1986, the two squadrons of F-4’s and two squadrons of A-7’s detached from the air wing, never to return. Additionally, four EA-6A Prowlers transited the Pacific to be replaced by updated airframes at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. Despite having five squadrons stateside, in October 1986 CVW-5 participated in an integrated air wing weapons detachment to Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nevada. Using borrowed fleet replacement squadron and fleet aircraft for A-6 and E-2 crew use, the unprecedented Fallon Detachment participation by the restructured air wing resulted in one of the finest air wing NAS Fallon deployments on record. Three F/A-18 Hornet squadrons and the refurbished EA-6B squadron completed the TRANSPAC back to Japan in November 1986. Almost immediately after returning to Japan, CVW-5 again deployed aboard MIDWAY on a routine Western Pacific deployment. Continuing to deploy to various regions in the Pacific during 1987, in September, CVW-5 was joined by its newest A-6 squadron, the Nighthawks of VA-185. In November of 1987, the air wing and USS MIDWAY deployed to the North Arabian Sea. During the extended time on station, the CVW-5/MIDWAY team participated in numerous allied exercises before retuning to NAF Atsugi, Japan in April 1988. From May 1988 to June 1989, CVW-5 deployed aboard the MIDWAY four separate times for a total at sea time in excess of five months. The squadrons participated in nine allied or combined exercises and logged more than 28,000 peacetime flight hours. Carrier Air Wing FIVE began its final cruise aboard the USS MIDWAY in October 1990 as part of Operation Desert Shield. From November to January 1991, the carrier/air wing team participated in numerous multinational exercises and operated continuously in the Arabian Gulf. On 17 January 1991, Operation Desert Shield changed to Desert Storm as CVW-5 aircraft launched a night strike deep into Iraq. For the next forty-three days, the air wing flew 3,383 combat sorties and expended over four million pounds of ordinance without the loss of any aircraft or aircrew. CVW-5 and MIDWAY contributed significantly to the liberation of Kuwait while minimizing allied casualties and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. In April 1991, the MIDWAY battle group returned to Yokosuka, Japan. In August 1991, CVW-5 accompanied the USS MIDWAY en route to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for the first ever OFRP[p1] air wing swap out between the USS MIDWAY and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). With the decommissioning of VA-185 on 30 August 1991 and a new homeport change for VFA-151 to Lemoore, California on 1 September 1991, joining CVW-5 in a new composition were two F-14 (VF-21 and VF-154) and one S-3B (VS-21) squadrons. This new and improved CVW-5 returned to Yokosuka on board USS INDEPENDENCE on 11 September 1991. Returning to the Arabian Gulf in April 1992, the air wing participated in “Operation Southern Watch” and for eighteen days, successfully flew 1,359 combat sorties with over 4,500 flight hours in support of the multinational mission to monitor Iraqi compliance with the United Nations-Established "no-fly zone" below the 32nd parallel. CVW-5 and USS INDEPENDENCE were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for their outstanding performance in the establishment of the “Southern Watch” “no fly” ZONE. In October 1992, the INDEPENDENCE returned to Yokosuka and CVW-5 returned to NAF Atsugi. In February 1993, CVW-5 and the USS INDEPENDENCE participated in TEAM SPIRIT, a large-scale joint exercise with the Republic of Korea. Between October 1993 and August 1995, the team of INDEPENDENCE and Carrier Air Wing FIVE deployed to the Arabian Gulf a second and third time in support of Operation “Southern Watch.” In October 1996, the VA-115 "Eagles," CVW-5’s last A-6 Intruder squadron, detached from the Air Wing for NAS Lemoore, where they were re-designated VFA-115 and transitioned to the F/A-18C. They were replaced by VFA-27, which moved to NAF Atsugi from NAS Lemoore. On July 6, 1998 Carrier Air Wing FIVE again participated in an air wing swap out, this time when the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) took over the forward deployed duties from the USS INDEPENDENCE. VQ-5 Det 5, the only two forward-deployed ES-3A aircraft, completed its last cruise with CVW-5 in November 1998. CVW-5 embarked on the KITTY HAWK for a planned three-month deployment on 2 March 1999 that included Exercise Tandem Thrust near Guam. Following the exercise, the HAWK/FIVE team was ordered to the Arabian Gulf to once again enforce the No-Fly Zone over Southern Iraq. CVW-5 pilots flew over 8,800 sorties in 116 days, including 1,300 combat sorties, dropping more than twenty tons of ordnance. The HAWK/FIVE team returned to Yokosuka 25 August 1999. CVW-5 deployed again with the KITTY HAWK to the Sea of Japan 22 October 1999 to participate in Exercises FOAL EAGLE and ANNUALEX 11G. On 11 April 2000, the Air Wing departed Atsugi, Japan for routine local area operations and to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold with the navies of Singapore and Thailand. Operating from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base and Kitty Hawk, CVW-5 completed approximately 500 of the deployment’s overall 2,101 sorties during Cobra Gold. The air wing’s F/A-18 “Hornets,” F-14 “Tomcats” and E-2C “Hawkeyes” were involved in training flight operations throughout the exercise. Kitty Hawk and CVW-5 joined the Exercise FOAL EAGLE 25 October 2000 and comprised the striking arm of the carrier's battle group, Battle Force 7th Fleet. The HAWK/FIVE team trained in numerous warfare mission areas including strike, air, surface, undersea, and special operations. The primary emphasis was on airborne support of US and allied ground forces in theater. This included both interdiction missions as well as close air support missions, flown by the F/A-18 squadrons, VFA-192, VFA-27 and VFA-195. VF-154's F-14s flew missions as Forward Air Controller (Airborne), and defensive counter air missions to defend the air space over US forces operating in country. The EA-6Bs of VAQ-136 were employed to support U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft with electronic protection. Support missions for the SEALS as well as anti-submarine warfare missions were flown by HS-14, while the S-3B's from VS-21 flew anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions in support of the combined naval forces commander in addition to their normal tanking duties. VAW-115 flew airborne early warning as well as command and control missions in the E-2C throughout the exercise while VRC-30 Det 5 kept mail and parts coming with timely logistic support from both Japan and the Republic of Korea. The HAWK/FIVE team deployed again in March 2001 for a spring underway period and made a historic stop at Singapore’s newest Naval pier, the first aircraft carrier to ever do so. Since the tragic terrorist events of 11 September 2001, the US Navy has tested the mettle of Carrier Air Wing FIVE. Being America’s only “911” Carrier Air Wing, CVW-5 immediately stepped up to the plate and prepared to lead the War on Terror. A detachment of CVW-5 personnel and aircraft embarked on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) to serve as a Forward Afloat Staging Base for US joint special operation forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The elements of CVW-5 on the Kitty Hawk were not, however, the only hard working members of the Air Wing. During this four-month period the Air Wing operated out of eight different locations, including CV-63. Detachments of CVW-5 operated out of Bahrain, Guam, Okinawa, Diego Garcia, Singapore, and Iwakuni, in addition to normal daily operations at NAF Atsugi, Japan. The Kitty Hawk/CVW-5 team got under way Oct. 1, with a mere 24-hour turnaround, after an accelerated sea trials and carrier qualifications period, carried out on short notice following the events of Sept. 11. The Air Wing contingent included eight F/A-18 Hornets with pilots and aircraft from VFA-192, VFA-27 and VFA-195, three S-3 Vikings from VS-21, and two SH-60 Seahawks from HS-14. The initial plan for CVW-5 was to provide air defense during the Kitty Hawk’s transit to station. The Air Wing was able to work around the Special Operations mission, however, and established a more offensive mission for themselves. Air Wing aviators flew 600 missions over Afghanistan in support of the United States’ War on Terrorism, including more than 100 combat sorties during this at sea period, and making the first combat drops of the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) from CVW-5 aircraft. At the same time, two C-2A Greyhounds from VRC-30 Detachment 5 were shore based out of Bahrain providing logistical support to all four carriers on station, the Kitty Hawk, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), and the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Providers from VRC-30’s Detachment 5 were the only C-2A squadron in the region qualified for night operations, proving once again that CVW-5 gets the job done. The “Providers” lived up to their name, supplying the four carrier battle groups with 1500 passengers and 350,000 pounds of cargo. On 23 January 2003, the Hawk/FIVE team departed Yokosuka for a scheduled WESTPAC training mission, but a short time later, orders were received to rapidly transit to the Arabian Gulf to prepare for Operation Iraqi Freedom. CVW-5 aircraft were striking targets over Iraq even prior to the start of “Shock and Awe.” While on station, CVW-5 was instrumental to the initial success of the operation and released several hundred thousand pounds of ordinance, including JDAM, JSOW and LGB. VF-154 also deployed five F-14A Tomcats to Al Udeid in Qatar and supported Special Operations Forces in Iraq alongside USAF and Royal Air Force aircraft. Tragedy struck CVW-5 when on 2 April 2003, 2 US Patriot missiles erroneously targeted and struck an F/A-18C from VFA-195 over Iraq resulting in the loss of LT Nate “OJ” White. The incident brought about changes in the way Patriot missile batteries operated with friendly aircraft overhead. Although the 2003 cruise was originally intended to be short, the Hawk/FIVE team ended up serving 104 continuous days deployed or at sea. The cruise also saw CVW-5’s final deployment with the F-14A Tomcat. Late that year, VF-154 departed NAF Atsugi to transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet. At the same time, VFA-102 changed homeport from NAS Lemoore to NAF Atsugi to become part of CVW-5, flying the F/A-18F. In late 2004, VFA-27 also completed their transition from the F/A-18C to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. From 2004 through 2008, the Hawk/FIVE team completed numerous deployments and underway periods in support of Multi-Lateral and International exercises across the Pacific, working hand in hand with Japan, Australia, India, Singapore and the Republic of Korea. The Hawk/FIVE team took sail for one final cruise for participation in RIMPAC 08 and a transfer onto the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in San Diego, Calif. on 19 June 2008. Thus began an era of operations aboard a nuclear powered carrier, the first in Forward Deployed Naval Force. In 2009, CVW-5 got underway from Yokosuka aboard the GEORGE WASHINGTON for the first time. During the underway period, the air wing participated in TALISMAN SABER with the Australians followed by a port call to Manila, the first US Carrier Strike Group to do so in more than 13 years. Following a short in-port period at Yokosuka, CVW-5 again deployed in support of ANNUALEX 21G, a joint exercise with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. On 15 December, following the return to homeport, the World Famous “Golden Dragons” of VFA-192 departed NAF Atsugi to affect its homeport change to NAS Lemoore. VFA-192 was replaced by the “Eagles” of VFA-115, flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. 2010 saw CVW-5 participating in EXERCISE INVINCIBLE SPIRIT with the Republic of Korea, naval exercises with the Vietnam People’s Navy marking a 15 year anniversary of normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam, Valiant Shield and KEEN SWORD. After their return to homeport, the “Dambusters” of VFA-195 flew to NAS Lemoore to complete a transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet, while the GW – BADMAN team got underway in response North Korea’s sinking of the South Korean ship Cheonan. Following the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake, CVW-5 quickly responded to the disaster by supporting relief efforts with the use of elements from HS-14, HSL-51, and VRC-30 det-5, operating from NAF Misawa in northern Japan while VAW-115 provided airborne command and control for Japanese and US rescue efforts. Due to the unknown radiological exposure as a result of the damaged Fukishima Nuclear plant, CVW-5 fixed wing aircraft were evacuated to Guam and a voluntary evacuation of CVW-5 dependents to CONUS was conducted. More than 1000 dependents left Japan. The entire BADMAN team and their families were happy to return to Japan in April of 2011. During the 2011 deployment, CVW-5 again saw the need to provide humanitarian assistance in Thailand following substantial flooding. GEORGE WASHINGTON and CVW-5 got underway from a port call in Singapore within 24 hours in order to position themselves to support aid for the country of Thailand. The “Chargers” of HS-14 again found themselves in the right place at the right time in order to support those operations. The year 2012 marked an era of change again for the air wing as the “Gauntlets” of VAQ-136, flying the EA-6B Prowler for 31 years as a part of the air wing, were replaced by the Outlaws of VAQ-141, flying the EA-18G. This created the first ever “All Rhino” air wing in the fleet, thereby streamlining the maintenance and availability of parts and aircraft. During deployment in 2012, the CVW-5/GW team participated in a tri-lateral naval exercise with the Japanese and Korean navies in the East China Sea, as well as Valiant Shield. Carrier Air Wing FIVE finalized its entrance into the Modern Air Wing era by welcoming the “Saberhawks” of HSM-77 flying the MH-60R and the “Golden Falcons” of HSC-12 flying the MH-60S, to replace the “Chargers” of HS-14 who returned to NAS North Island in February 2013. These two new extremely capable helicopter squadrons will further enhance the lethality of CVW-5 for years to come. source: CVW-5 - - - - - another history: Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) is a US Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. It has participated in the Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf War, Operation Southern Watch, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq. The wing's officially stated mission is 'To conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of seven air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare including; Interception and destruction of enemy aircraft and missiles in all-weather conditions to establish and maintain local air superiority. All-weather offensive air-to-surface attacks, Detection, localization, and destruction of enemy ships and submarines to establish and maintain local sea control. Aerial photographic, sighting, and electronic intelligence for naval and joint operations. Airborne early warning service to fleet forces and shore warning nets. Airborne electronic countermeasures. In-flight refueling operations to extend the range and the endurance of air wing aircraft and Search and rescue operations.' The fixed-wing squadrons of the air wing transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi prefecture in 2017 and early 2018. Originally commissioned as Carrier Air Group Five (CVG-5) in 1943, the new air group rapidly became embroiled in the war in the Pacific. Homeported in San Diego, California, after the war, Air Group Five quickly recorded a number of firsts, including the first squadron to land a jet aircraft aboard a carrier (1948), the first jet aircraft in the Navy to shoot down enemy aircraft when Cmdr. Lamb VF-52 shot down a Yak fighter of 3 July 1950, the first to arrive in Yellow Sea, the first to launch jet aircraft against enemy, and the first to include both jet squadrons VF-51, VF-52 with F9F1 Panther jets, VF-53 with F4U Corsairs, VA-54 and VA-55 with AD-1 Skyraiders. CVG-5 was the first air group to enter the Korean War, and after serving 18 months in the combat zone, had compiled more combat time than any other air group in the Korean War. CVG-5 was renamed CVW-5 in 1963 when the Navy reclassified its air groups. Vietnam War: In 1964, CVW-5 was called to action in the Gulf of Tonkin for a total of eight combat cruises. On 5 December 1965, a Broken Arrow incident occurred aboard the USS Ticonderoga, upon which CVW-5 was embarked. A Douglas A-4E Skyhawk attack aircraft of VA-65 carrying a nuclear weapon fell into the sea. On the 31st day after departing Subic Bay, the attack jet fell over the side during a training exercise while being rolled from the number 2 hangar bay to the number 2 elevator. The pilot, Lieutenant (junior grade) Douglas M. Webster, the aircraft, A-4E BuNo 151022, (a re-designated A4D-5), of VA-56 Champions, and the B43 nuclear bomb were never recovered from the 16,000 ft (4,900 m) depth. The accident occurred 80 miles (130 km) from Okinawa. In 1973, CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CVA-41) to become part of the first carrier/air wing team permanently forward deployed, to Yokosuka, Japan. The wing completed 111 continuous days on station in the North Arabian Sea in 1984, which the wing's official site describes as 'guarding the Straits of Hormuz and guaranteeing the continued flow of vital oil to Japan and Western Europe.' Gulf War: CVW-5 began its final cruise aboard the Midway in October 1990 as part of Operation Desert Shield. From November to January 1991, the air wing participated in numerous multinational exercises and operated continuously in the Persian Gulf. On 17 January 1991, Operation Desert Storm began as CVW-5 aircraft launched a night strike deep into Iraq. For the next 43 days the air wing flew 3,383 combat sorties and expended more than four million pounds of ordnance. In August 1991, the USS Independence (CV-62) replaced the Midway. Also, in 1991, in consideration of the surrounding communities the field carrier landing practices, known in Japan as NLP’s, was moved to the island of Iwo Jima, 650 miles (1,050 km) away as an interim measure until another landing field could be situated within 100 nautical miles (200 km) of the base. USS Independence (CV 62) deployed to the Persian Gulf in mid-1992 and started the Southern Watch operation, a multi-national mission to monitor Iraqi compliance with the "no-fly zone" below the 32nd parallel north. In August 1995, Independence and Carrier Air Wing 5 deployed to The Persian Gulf for a third time in support of Operation Southern Watch. In July 1998, CVW-5 moved again, to USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). The Kitty Hawk left its berth at Fleet Activities Yokosuka in early April 2000 to begin a routine deployment to the Western Pacific. The carrier had spent the previous five weeks in Yokosuka following a 12-day sea trial in February and March. She first journeyed to Guam to rendezvous with the air wing, which was participating in the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program at Andersen Air Force Base until 18 April 2000. In addition to Guam, the ship made port calls throughout the Western Pacific and participated in Exercise Cobra Gold with the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Afghanistan and Iraq: Kitty Hawk with CVW-5 got under way 1 October 2001 with a mere 24-hour turnaround, after an accelerated sea trials and carrier qualifications period, carried out on short notice following the events of 11 Sept. The air wing contingent included eight F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from VFA-192 and VFA-195 and pilots from VFA-27. Also in DET A were three S-3 Vikings from VS-21, and two SH-60 Seahawks from HS-14. The initial plan for CVW-5 was to provide air defense during the Kitty Hawk’s transit to station. The Air Wing was able to work around the Special Operations mission, however, and established a more offensive mission for themselves. Air Wing aviators flew 600 missions over Afghanistan in support of the United States’ War on Terrorism, including more than 100 combat sorties during this at sea period. At the same time, two C-2A Greyhounds from VRC-30 Detachment 5 were shore based out of Bahrain providing logistical support to all four carriers on station, the Kitty Hawk, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), and the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Providers from VRC-30’s Detachment 5 were the only C-2A squadron in the region qualified for night operations. The Providers lived up to their name, supplying the four carrier battle groups with 1500 passengers and 350,000 pounds of cargo. From 30 October through 16 November 2001, the strike element of the Air Wing participated in a weapons training detachment at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. The Air Wing completed 50 sorties per day for the entire three-week period with a 98% sortie completion rate. In all there were 640 sorties flown for a total of 1040 flight hours and over 250 tons of ordnance dropped. In spite of this rigorous training schedule, there were no mishaps or incidents of foreign object damage (FOD), and no liberty incidents. All this was done despite being uncoupled from the Air Wing’s maintenance support, housed on the Kitty Hawk. In 2003 was the final cruise with the F-14 Tomcat. CVW-5 deployed to the Persian Gulf and supported Operation Iraqi Freedom flying from the Kitty Hawk. VF-154 Black Knights deployed several aircraft to Al Udeid in Qatar and supported Special Operations Forces in Iraq alongside the USAF and Royal Air Force aircraft deployed to that airbase. Later that year, VF-154 departed NAF Atsugi to transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet, and VFA-27 transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet while VFA-102 became part of CVW-5, flying the F/A-18F. In August 2008, USS George Washington (CVN-73) replaced USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the U.S. Navy's forward deployed carrier and CVW-5 was reassigned to George Washington. In the 2010s, the wing's squadrons were modernized by the addition of new aircraft. During the fall of 2010, VFA-195 transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. In March 2012, VAQ-136 was replaced by VAQ-141, equipped with the EA-18G Growler. Thus, CVW-5 became the first U.S. Navy carrier air wing flying only variants of the F/A-18 Super Hornet as strike aircraft. In 2013, the wing's helicopter squadrons were replaced. The MH-60S Seahawk-equipped HSC-12 replaced HS-14, and HSL-51 was replaced by HSM-77, flying the MH-60R Seahawk. On 14 January 2014, the U.S. Navy announced that USS Ronald Reagan would replace George Washington as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five. George Washington was scheduled to undergo its mid-life complex refueling and overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. Carrier Air Wing Five continued to be assigned to Carrier Strike Group Five. The hull swap was scheduled for 2015, and in August 2015, CVW-5 cross-decked to Ronald Reagan at San Diego. In October 2015 Ronald Reagan and CVW-5 along with it moved to their new home base of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The carrier was home-ported at Yokosuka and CVW-5 at Atsugi Naval Air Facility. source: wikipedia |
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CVG-5 May 1, 1950 - December 1, 1950 (West Pacific, Korean War) aboard USS Valley Forge (CV 45) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F9F-3 Panther Fighter Squadron 52 (VF-52) ‘Sealancers’ - F9F-3 Panther Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Copperheads’ - F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Skyraiders’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3) ‘Blue Nemesis’ - F4U Corsair & AD-3 Skyraider Composite Squadron 11 (VC-11) - AD-3W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HO3S-1 June 26, 1951 - March 25, 1952 (West Pacific, Korean War) aboard USS Essex (CV 9) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 172 (VF-172) ‘Night Owls’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Hell’s Angels’ - AD-2/3/4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3) ‘Blue Nemesis’ - F4U-5NL Corsair Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - F9F-2P Panther Composite Squadron 35 (VC-35) ‘Night Hecklers’ - AD-4NL Skyraider Composite Squadron 11 (VC-11) - AD-4W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HO3S-1 November 20, 1952 - June 25, 1953 (West Pacific, Korean War) aboard USS Valley Forge (CVA 45) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 92 (VF-92) ‘Silver Kings’ - F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Hell’s Angels’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3) ‘Blue Nemesis’ - F4U-5N Corsair Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - F9F-5P Panther Composite Squadron 35 (VC-35) ‘Night Hecklers’ - AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 11 (VC-11) - AD-4W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HO3S-1 March 12, 1954 - November 19, 1954 (West Pacific) aboard USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F9F-8 Cougar Fighter Squadron 92 (VF-92) ‘Silver Kings’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Hell’s Angels’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3) ‘Blue Nemesis’ - F4U-5N Corsair Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - F9F-6P Cougar Composite Squadron 35 (VC-35) ‘Night Hecklers’ - AD-4NL Skyraider Composite Squadron 11 (VC-11) - AD-4W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HO3S-1 October 29, 1955 - May 17, 1956 (West Pacific) aboard USS Kearsarge (CVA 33) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F9F-8 Cougar Fighter Squadron 141 (VF-141) ‘Iron Angels’ - F2H-3 Banshee Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Hell’s Angels’ - AD-6 Skyraider Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - ? Composite Squadron 35 (VC-35) ‘Night Hecklers’ - AD-5N Skyraider Composite Squadron 11 (VC-11) - AD-5W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever July 12, 1957 - December 9, 1957 (West Pacific) aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - FJ-3M Fury Fighter Squadron 141 (VF-141) ‘Iron Angels’ - F4D-1 Skyray Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Boomerangs’ - F9F-8 Cougar Attack Squadron 54 (VA-54) ‘Hell’s Angels’ - AD-6/7 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 2 (VAH-2) ‘Royal Rampants’ - A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - AD-5W Skyraider All-Weather Attack Squadron 35 (VA(AW)-35) ‘Night Hecklers’ - AD-5N Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 61 (VFP-61) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - F9F-8P Cougar Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever March 5, 1960 - October 11, 1960 (West Pacific) aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F3H-2 Demon Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Warhorses’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - WF-2 (E-1B) Tracer Photographic Composite Squadron 61 (VCP-61) ‘World Recorders’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever Marine Attack Squadron 121 (VMA-121) ‘Green Knights’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk May 10, 1961 - January 15, 1962 (West Pacific) aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F8U-1 Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Blue Knights’ - F3H-2 Demon Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Warhorses’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - WF-2 (E-1B) Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 13 (VAW-13) ‘Zappers’ - AD-5Q Skyraider Photographic Composite Squadron 61 (VCP-61) ‘World Recorders’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HUP-3 Retriever July 21, 1962 - September 11, 1962 (west to east coast via Cape Horn) aboard USS Lexington (CVA 16) Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Silver Kings’ - F3H-2 Demon Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A3D-2 Skywarrior Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever July 25, 1962 - September 17, 1962 (east to west coast via Cape Horn) aboard USS Constellation (CVA 64) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F8U-2 Crusader Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’ - A3D-2 Skywarrior Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Warhorses’ - A4D-2N Skyhawk Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever January 3, 1963 - July 15, 1963 (West Pacific) aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8E Crusader Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) ‘Silver Kings’ - F-3B Demon Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - A-1H/J Skyraider Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-4B Skyhawk Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Warhorses’ - A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - E-1B Tracer Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A Seasprite CVW-5 April 14, 1964 - December 15, 1964 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8E Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - A-1H/J Skyraider Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) ‘Warhorses’ - A-4E Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - E-1B Tracer Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8A Crusader Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A Seasprite September 29, 1965 - May 13, 1966 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8E Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52) ‘Knightriders’ - A-1H/J Skyraider Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 144 (VA-144) ‘Roadrunners’ - A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - E-1B Tracer Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - A-3B Skywarrior Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A/B Seasprite January 5, 1967 - July 22, 1967 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Hancock (CVA 19) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8E Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 94 (VA-94) ‘Shrikes’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Arabs’ - A-1H Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) ‘Early Eleven’ - E-1B Tracer Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’ - KA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A/B Seasprite January 27, 1968 - October 10, 1968 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8H Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers’ - A-4F Skyhawk Attack Squadron 94 (VA-94) ‘Shrikes’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 212 (VA-212) ‘Rampant Raiders’ - A-4F Skyhawk Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 111 (VAW-111) ‘Hunters’ - E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 13 (VAW-13) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2C Seasprite March 18, 1969 - October 29, 1969 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8J Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8J Crusader Attack Squadron 22 (VA-22) ‘Fighting Redcocks’ - A-4F Skyhawk Attack Squadron 94 (VA-94) ‘Shrikes’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 144 (VA-144) ‘Roadrunners’ - A-4E Skyhawk Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 111 (VAW-111) ‘Hunters’ - E-1B Tracer Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2C Seasprite April 20, 1970 - November 12, 1970 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) ‘Screaming Eagles’ - F-8J Crusader Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) ‘Iron Angels’ - F-8J Crusader Attack Squadron 22 (VA-22) ‘Fighting Redcocks’ - A-4F Skyhawk Attack Squadron 94 (VA-94) ‘Shrikes’ - A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 144 (VA-144) ‘Roadrunners’ - A-4F Skyhawk Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 111 (VAW-111) ‘Hunters’ - E-1B Tracer Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - UH-2C Seasprite April 16, 1971 - November 6, 1971 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) Fighter Squadron 161 (VF-161) ‘Chargers’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151) ‘Vigilantes’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Arabs’ - A-6A & KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2B Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - SH-3A/G Sea King April 10, 1972 - March 8, 1973 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) Fighter Squadron 161 (VF-161) ‘Chargers’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151) ‘Vigilantes’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Arabs’ - A-6A & KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2B Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King September 11, 1973 - October 5, 1973 (carrier transfer: Alameda, CA to Yokosuka, Japan) aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) Fighter Squadron 161 (VF-161) ‘Chargers’ - F-4N Phantom II Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151) ‘Vigilantes’ - F-4N Phantom II Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers’ - A-7A Corsair II Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-7A Corsair II Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Arabs’ - A-6A & KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2B Hawkeye Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King >> CVW-5 permanently forward deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan: October 1973 - August 1991 aboard USS Midway (CV 41) Fighter Squadron 161 (VF-161) ‘Chargers’ - F-4N/J/S Phantom II (1973-86) Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151) ‘Vigilantes’ - F-4N/J/S Phantom II (1973-86) Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) ‘Blue Blazers/Ravens’ - A-7A/E Corsair II (1973-86) Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) ‘Champions’ - A-7A/E Corsair II (1973-86) Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Arabs/Eagles’ - A-6A/B/E & KA-6D Intruder (1973-91) Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader (1973-74) Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VMCJ-1) ‘Golden Hawks’ - EA-6A Electric Intruder / RF-4B Phantom II (1973-75) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2B/C Hawkeye (1973-91) Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King (1973-84) Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) ‘Eyes of the Corps’ - RF-4B Phantom II (1975-84) Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2) ‘Playboys’ - EA-6A/B Prowler (1975-80) Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) ‘Gauntlets’ - EA-6B Prowler (1980-91) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 12 (HS-12) ‘Wyverns’ - SH-3H Sea King (1984-91) Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) ‘Dambusters’ - F/A-18A Hornet (1986-91) Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151) ‘Vigilantes’ - F/A-18A Hornet (1986-91) Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192) ‘Golden Dragons’ - F/A-18A Hornet (1986-91) Attack Squadron 185 (VA-185) ‘Nighthawks’ - A-6E & KA-6D Intruder (1987-91) August 1991 - July 1998 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) ‘Black Knights’ - F-14A Tomcat (1991-98) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) ‘Freelancers’ - F-14A Tomcat (1991-96) Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192) ‘Golden Dragons’ - F/A-18C Hornet (1991-98) Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) ‘Dambusters’ - F/A-18C Hornet (1991-98) Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) ‘Eagles’ - A-6E Intruder (1991-98) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2C Hawkeye (1991-98) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 12 (HS-12) ‘Wyverns’ - SH-3H Sea King (1991-94) Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) ‘Gauntlets’ - EA-6B Prowler (1991-98) Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron / Sea Control Squadron 21 (VS-21) ‘Fighting Redtails’ - S-3B Viking (1991-98) Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 5 (VQ-5) ‘Sea Shadows’ - ES-3A Shadow (1993-98) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50) ‘Foo Dogs’ - C-2A Greyhound (1993-94) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) ‘Chargers’ - SH-60F & HH-60H Seahawk (1994-98) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ - C-2A Greyhound (1994-98) Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) ‘Royal Maces’ - F/A-18C Hornet (1996-98) August 1998 - August 2008 aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) ‘Black Knights’ - F-14A Tomcat (1998-2003) Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) ‘Royal Maces’ - F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18E Super Hornet (1998-2008) Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192) ‘Golden Dragons’ - F/A-18C Hornet (1998-2008) Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) ‘Dambusters’ - F/A-18C Hornet (1998-2008) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2C Hawkeye (1998-2008) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) ‘Chargers’ - SH-60F & HH-60H Seahawk (1998-2008) Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) ‘Gauntlets’ - EA-6B Prowler (1998-2008) Sea Control Squadron 21 (VS-21) ‘Fighting Redtails’ - S-3B Viking (1998-2004) Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 5 (VQ-5) ‘Sea Shadows’ - ES-3A Shadow (1998-2008) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ - C-2A Greyhound (1998-2008) Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F/A-18F Super Hornet (2003-08) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 51 (HSL-51) ‘Warlords’ - SH-60B Seahawk (2004-08) August 2008 - August 2015 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F/A-18F Super Hornet (2008-15) Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) ‘Royal Maces’ - F/A-18E Super Hornet (2008-15) Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192) ‘Golden Dragons’ - F/A-18C Hornet (2008-09) Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) ‘Dambusters’ - F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18E Super Hornet (2008-10 / 2011-15) Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) ‘Eagles’ - F/A-18E Super Hornet (2009-15) Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) ‘Gauntlets’ - EA-6B Prowler (2008-12) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2C Hawkeye (2008-15) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) ‘Chargers’ - SH-60F & HH-60H Seahawk (2008-13) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 51 (HSL-51) ‘Warlords’ - SH-60B Seahawk (2008-13) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ - C-2A Greyhound (2008-15) Electronic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ-141) ‘Shadowhawks’ - EA-18G Growler (2012-15) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 (HSC-12) ‘Golden Falcons’ - MH-60S Seahawk (2013-15) Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 (HSM-77) ‘Saberhawks’ - MH-60R Seahawk (2013-15) August 2015 - today aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F/A-18F Super Hornet (2015-) Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) ‘Royal Maces’ - F/A-18E Super Hornet (2015-) Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) ‘Eagles’ - F/A-18E Super Hornet (2015-) Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) ‘Dambusters’ - F/A-18E Super Hornet (2015-) Electronic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ-141) ‘Shadowhawks’ - EA-18G Growler (2015-) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115) ‘Liberty Bells’ - E-2C Hawkeye (2015-2017) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) ‘Tigertails’ - E-2D Hawkeye (2017-) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 (HSC-12) ‘Golden Falcons’ - MH-60S Seahawk (2015-) Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 (HSM-77) ‘Saberhawks’ - MH-60R Seahawk (2015-) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ - C-2A Greyhound (2015-) |
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