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Carrier Air Wing 7 (CARAIRWING
SEVEN) - US Navy CVW-7 |
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deployments CVAG-7, CVG-7, CVW-7 |
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CVAG-7 April 3, 1947 - June 9, 1947 aboard USS Leyte (CV 32) - Mediterranean Sea July 30, 1947 - November 19, 1947 aboard USS Leyte (CV 32) - Mediterranean Sea CVG-7 January 4, 1949 - May 22, 1949 aboard USS Philippine Sea (CV 47) - Mediterranean Sea July 10, 1950 - November 10, 1950 aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) - Mediterranean Sea May 20, 1952 - January 8, 1953 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31) - Pacific Ocean, Korean War February 19, 1953 - May 7, 1953 aboard USS Bennington (CVA 20) - shakedown cruise - Atlantic Ocean September 16, 1953 - February 21, 1954 aboard USS Bennington (CVA 20) - Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea May 4, 1955 - December 10, 1955 aboard USS Hornet (CVA 12) - Pacific Ocean September 3, 1957 - October 22, 1957 aboard USS Saratoga (CVA 60) - Atlantic Ocean - NATO exercise Strike Back September 2, 1958 - March 12, 1959 aboard USS Randolph (CVA 15) - Mediterranean Sea April 23, 1959 - July 1, 1959 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - shakedown cruise - Caribbean Sea August 4, 1960 - March 3, 1961 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea August 4, 1961 - December 19, 1961 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea April 19, 1962 - August 27, 1962 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea October 11, 1962 - November 25, 1962 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Caribbean Sea August 6, 1963 - March 4, 1964 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea CVW-7 September 8, 1964 - November 5, 1964 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea May 10, 1965 - December 13, 1965 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Vietnam War June 13, 1966 - February 1, 1967 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea April 30, 1968 - January 27, 1969 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea September 3, 1969 - October 9, 1969 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - North Atlantic Ocean June 23, 1970 - January 31, 1971 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea September 16, 1971 - March 16, 1972 aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) - Mediterranean Sea June 21, 1973 - January 19, 1974 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea July 19, 1974 - January 21, 1975 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea October 15, 1975 - April 29, 1976 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea March 30, 1977 - October 21, 1977 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea January 16, 1979 - July 13, 1979 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea April 15, 1980 - December 22, 1980 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean August 20, 1981 - October 7, 1981 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - North Atlantic Ocean January 5, 1982 - July 13, 1982 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea February 24, 1983 - April 1, 1983 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Caribbean Sea April 27, 1983 - December 2, 1983 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea May 8, 1984 - June 20, 1984 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic October 10, 1984 - May 8, 1985 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea July 8, 1985 - August 22, 1985 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Caribbean Sea February 29, 1988 - August 29, 1988 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea April 17, 1989 - May 20, 1989 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - exercise Solid Shield, off SC January 25, 1990 - February 10, 1990 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Fleet Exercise 1-90, West Atlantic March 8, 1990 - September 12, 1990 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea, Gulf September 26, 1991 - April 2, 1992 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea May 20, 1994 - November 18, 1994 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Mediterranean Sea January 26, 1996 - July 23, 1996 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Mediterranean Sea February 26, 1998 - August 26, 1998 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - world cruise September 14, 1999 - October 29, 1999 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Caribbean Sea February 18, 2000 - August 18, 2000 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea, Gulf February 7, 2002 - August 17, 2002 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - Mediterranean + ArabianSea January 20, 2004 - July 26, 2004 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Mediterranean Sea, Gulf October 3, 2006 - May 23, 2007 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean Sea, Gulf February 21, 2009 - July 30, 2009 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean + ArabianSea January 2, 2010 - July 28, 2010 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean + ArabianSea June 20, 2012 - December 19, 2012 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean + ArabianSea, Gulf February 21, 2013 - July 3, 2013 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Mediterranean + ArabianSea November 16, 2015 - July 13, 2016 aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - 5th + 6th Fleet AOR April 1, 2019 - January 20, 2020 aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - Norfolk to San Diego via Mediterranean Sea, IO, Pac > 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-7 embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - January 2020  CVW-7 embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - September 2019  CVW-7 embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 2018  CVW-7 embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - June 2016  CVW-7 embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2016  aircraft of CVW-7 embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2015  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - July 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - July 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - June 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 2013  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - October 2012  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - September 2012  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - August 2012  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - May 2012  aircraft of CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - July 2010  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - May 2010  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - January 2010  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - May 2007  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - January 2007  CVW-7 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2004  CVW-7 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2004  CVW-7 embarked on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - July 2002  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - 1992  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1992  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - October 1989  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - May 1988  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - April 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - April 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - February 1985  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - August 1984  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - May 1983  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - April 1983  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - April 1983  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - March 1983  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - April 1982  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - October 1980  CVW-7 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - July 1980  CVW-7 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - circa 1977  CVW-7 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - 1973  CVW-7 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - 1965 CVG-7 September 1948 - December 1963  CVG-7 embarked on USS Randolph (CVA 15) - 1958  CVG-7 embarked on USS Saratoga (CVA 60) - 1957  CVG-7 embarked on USS Hornet (CVA 12) - 1955  CVG-7 embarked on USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31) - 1952  |
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World War II to 1950: Carrier Air Wing Seven was originally established 20 July 1943 at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, as Carrier Air Group Eighteen. After an intensive training period, the air group embarked in USS Intrepid and participated in combat operations against the Japanese during World War II. In September 1945, the air group transferred to Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island. On 15 November the Navy changed the designation scheme for its Carrier Air Groups and CVG-18 was re-designated CVAG-7. On 1 September 1948 the designation scheme was again changed and the Air Group became Carrier Air Group Seven (CVG-7) (it was the second Air Group to carry the CVG-7 designation; the first CVG-7 existed from January 1944 to July 1946). Cold War: During the Korean War, the air group flew close air support strikes, attacks on industrial facilities and supply line interdiction missions from the deck of USS Bon Homme Richard. After moving from Quonset Point to Naval Air Station Oceana in 1958, the Air Group teamed up with USS Independence and deployed as the first all jet air wing. On 20 December 1963 all Carrier Air Groups were re-designated Carrier Air Wings and CVG-7 became Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7). During the years from 1966-1977 the air wing completed seven Mediterranean deployments in USS Independence and participated in numerous North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) exercises. In early 1978, Air Wing Seven embarked in USS Dwight D. Eisenhower for shakedown and weapons training in the Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico operating area. On 1 March 1978, Air Wing SEVEN became permanently assigned to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and deployed in January 1979 for IKE's maiden, Mediterranean voyage. From April through December 1980, the air wing embarked for an Indian Ocean deployment in support of operations to rescue the hostages in Tehran, following in September and October by NATO exercises in the North Atlantic. From January to July 1982, Air Wing Seven embarked for a Mediterranean deployment which included support for the evacuation of Americans from Lebanon. In April 1983, the IKE/CVW-7 team began another Mediterranean deployment that included the first 1,000-nautical-mile (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) over water night intercept for an F-14, multiple Carrier Battle Group operations with USS Independence and USS John F. Kennedy, and support of the Multi-national Peace Keeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon. Reunited in 1987, the IKE/CVW-7 team worked up in preparation for Mediterranean Deployment, followed by extensive work ups in preparation for a 1990 deployment. Mediterranean Deployment 2-90 became a Red Sea excursion as the IKE/CVW-7 Battle Group was the first on scene to deter Iraqi aggression in Operation Desert Shield. Once relieved IKE/CVW-7 returned home and began a compressed turnaround training cycle for a May 1991 CENTCOM deployment. As Operation Desert Storm progressed to quick victory, the deployment was delayed to reestablish the normal CV deployment cycle. In September 1991 CVW-7/IKE deployed to the Red Sea/Persian Gulf as part of post hostilities Operation Desert Storm. They were the first CV and Air Wing team to deploy for a second time to the Gulf War. 1990s operations: In September 1992 CVW-7 initially embarked in USS George Washington for a weapons system shakedown. The air wing deployed on USS George Washington as a component of Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Two on 20 May 1994. Following refresher carrier qualifications, the Battle Group transited to Portsmouth, England to participate in the Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The Commemoration activities were highlighted by port visits to England, Brest, France and President Bill Clinton's stay aboard the carrier. Following turnover with USS Saratoga, the Battle Group proceeded directly to the Adriatic to conduct operations in support of Operation Deny Flight and Sharp Guard. In response to aggressive Iraqi troop movements south towards Kuwait, the George Washington Battle Group transited the Suez Canal at maximum speed. Persian Gulf Operations Vigilant and Southern Watch were resumed on 15 October 1994. After Iraqi forces turned north and tensions eased, the Battle Group returned to the Mediterranean Sea. Turnover with the IKE Battle Group took place north of the Suez Canal and USS George Washington/CVW-7 returned to a rainy Norfolk on 17 November 1994. In September 1996 CVW-7 began preparations for a 26 February 1998 around the world deployment in USS John C. Stennis. This Joint Task Group 98-2 deployment included over four months on station in the Northern Persian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch. Into the 21st century: In 2000 CVW-7 was again deployed with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. Two years later, the Wing was deployed to the same regions aboard USS John F. Kennedy and aboard USS George Washington, before finally returning to Dwight D. Eisenhower in 2006-2007. Two deployments aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower followed in 2009 and 2010. As part of Operation Vigilant Resolve, on 28 April 2004, Carrier Air Wing Seven squadrons VFA-136, VFA-131, VF-11, and VF-143 flew combat air sorties against insurgents in Fallujah, dropping 13 GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs on insurgent positions, while providing combat air support to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. In April and May 2008, CVW-7's strike fighter squadrons accompanied George Washington from Norfolk, Virginia, to San Diego, California, around Cape Hoorn. Although formally assigned to CVW-17, the squadrons kept their "AG" tail code. Four deployments aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower followed in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013. In 2015, CVW-7 was reassigned to USS Harry S. Truman and began a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet areas of operation on 16 November. On May 22, 2018 CVW-7 was assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln. source: wikipedia - - - - - another history: Carrier Air Wing SEVEN was commissioned on July 20, 1943 at Alameda Naval Air Station, California, as Carrier Air Group EIGHTEEN (CAG-18). It was composed of VF-18 FIGHTING EIGHTEEN, VF(N)-78 FIGHTING SEVENTY-EIGHT, VB-18 BOMBING EIGHTEEN, and VT-18 TORPEDO EIGHTEEN. With CDR William Ellis commanding, CAG-18 embarked USS INTREPID (CV 11) and commenced combat operations against the Japanese on September 6, 1944 by striking the Palau Islands in preparation for amphibious landings there. For the next two months, CAG-18 and INTREPID raided extensively throughout the Western Pacific, striking targets throughout Micronesia and the Philippines. In October, the focus turned westward and CAG-18 attacked airfields in Okinawa and Formosa (Taiwan) to isolate the Philippines from Japanese air cover. Finally, on the 18th of October, CAG-18 and INTREPID began pounding concentrations of Japanese forces in the Philippines in preparation for General MacArthur’s planned landings at Leyte Gulf. On the 24th, as the Battle of Leyte Gulf raged, CAG-18 attacked the Japanese Navy’s Center Force in the Sibuyan Sea, stopping an attempt to isolate MacArthur’s landing force. On the 28th, CAG-18 participated in the destruction of the Japanese Navy’s Northern Force in the Battle off Cape Engano as part of Admiral “Bull” Halsey’s Task Force 38, assuring an American victory at Leyte and destroying the Japanese Navy’s capability to wage offensive warfare. Through the remainder of October and November, CAG-18 and INTREPID continued striking targets in the Philippines to support American advances until November 25th, when a two-pronged kamikaze attack forced INTREPID into port for repairs. By the time CAG-18 was detached on December 1st, they lost 66 planes and 58 airmen but shot down 154 enemy planes and destroyed or damaged another 409 on the ground during raids. Further, they sunk 53 ships and damaged or sunk another 135. In September 1945, the air group transferred to Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island and on November 16, 1946 was re-designated Attack Carrier Air Group SEVEN (CVG-7). In the summer of 1952, CVG-7, under the command of CDR G. B. Brown, embarked USS BONHOMME RICHARD (CVA 31) and sailed to the eastern coast of Korea to support United Nations troops fighting the North Korean invasion of South Korea. CVG-7 conducted routine close air support and battlefield interdiction missions in support of ground troops. Further, on June 23rd and 24th, CVG-7 participated in a series of raids now known collectively as the Attack on the Sui-ho Dam, in which they penetrated deep into North Korean territory to strike dams, power plants and other electrical infrastructure. The attack left 90% of North Korea and 23% of Eastern China without electricity for several weeks. Throughout July and August, CVG-7 struck other infrastructure targets deep behind North Korean lines to ensure the lasting effect of the blackout. By the end of the deployment, CVG-7 conducted 11 raids in North Korean territory with no friendly losses. After moving from Quonset Point to Naval Air Station, Oceana in 1958, the CVG-7 teamed up with USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62) and deployed as the first all jet air group. On 20 December 1963, the Navy re-designated CVG-7 to Carrier Air Wing SEVEN (CVW-7). In 1965, CVW-7 spent 100 days in the South China Sea conducting strikes into North Vietnam from Yankee Station. CVW-7 was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its actions, which included the first successful air attacks on surface-to-air missile batteries as well as strikes deep into the heavily defended Hanoi-Haiphong industrial complex. All told, CVW-7 flew over 7,000 missions while on station. Over the next decade, CVW-7 made several deployments to the Mediterranean aboard INDEPENDENCE. On 1 March 1978, CVW-7 was assigned to the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Between 1978 and 1990, CVW-7 made six deployments to the Mediterranean aboard “IKE.” In April 1983, a CVW-7 aircraft conducted a 1000 nautical mile night, over-ocean bogey intercept- at the time the longest in aviation history. When Iraq invaded Kuwait during the 1990 deployment, IKE and CVW-7 responded immediately by steaming from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. Once there, they became the first Atlantic Fleet air wing to participate in Operation DESERT SHIELD, deterring Iraq from continuing its invasion into Saudi Arabia. Through the 1990’s, CVW-7 made five deployments, first aboard IKE then later with USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), and finally back with IKE to the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf in support of Operation DENY FLIGHT and Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, CVW- 7 has made six deployments to the CENTCOM AOR in support of the Global War on Terror, participating in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Operation NEW DAWN, Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, and most recently Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL. During those deployments CVW-7 has conducted several thousand missions in support of troops on the ground. CVW-7 is currently attached to the USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) and is composed of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 “Jolly Rogers,” Strike Fighter Squadron 143 “Pukin’ Dogs,” Strike Fighter Squadron 86 “Sidewinders,” Strike Fighter Squadron 25 “Fist of Fleet,” Electronic Attack Squadron 140 “Patriots,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 “Bluetails,” Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79 “Griffins,” and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 “Nightdippers.” source: CVW-7 |
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CVG-7 January 4, 1949 - May 22, 1949 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Philippine Sea (CV 47) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat / F6F-5P Hellcat Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Bearcats' - Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Attack Squadron 74 (VA-74) 'Sunday Punchers' - Vought F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) '?' - Grumman TBM-3E/Q Avenger Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4) 'Nightcappers', detachment - Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Sikorsky HO3S-1 July 10, 1950 - November 10, 1950 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - Grumman F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Bearcats' - Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Marine Fighter Squadron 211 (VMF-211) 'Wake Island Avengers' - Vought F4U-4 Corsair Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4) 'Nightcappers', detachment - Vought F4U-5N Corsair Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) 'Fighting Photos', detachment - Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) '?', detachment - Douglas AD-3W Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Sikorsky HO3S-1 May 20, 1952 - January 8, 1953 (Pacific Ocean, Korean War) aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - Grumman F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Hawks' - Grumman F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) 'Be-Devilers' - Vought F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4) 'Nightcappers', detachment - Vought F4U-5NL Corsair Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) '?', detachment - Douglas AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) 'Avengers', detachment - Douglas AD-3/4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61) 'Eyes of the Fleet', detachment - McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee / Grumman F9F-2P Panther Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) ‘Pacific Fleet Angels’, detachment - Sikorsky HO3S-1 February 19, 1953 - May 7, 1953 (shakedown cruise - Atlantic Ocean) aboard USS Bennington (CVA 20) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - Grumman F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Hawks' - Grumman F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) 'Be-Devilers' - Vought F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) '?', detachment - Douglas AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) 'Nighthawks', detachment - Douglas AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) 'Fighting Photos', detachment - McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-1 Retriever September 16, 1953 - February 21, 1954 (Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Bennington (CVA 20) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) 'Mach Busters' - Grumman F9F-7 Cougar Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Hawks' - Grumman F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) 'Be-Devilers' - Vought F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) '?', detachment - Douglas AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) 'Nighthawks', detachment - Douglas AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) 'Fighting Photos', detachment - McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever May 4, 1955 - December 10, 1955 (Pacific Ocean) aboard USS Hornet (CVA 12) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee Fighter Squadron 72 (VF-72) 'Hawks' - Grumman F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 73 (VF-73) 'Jesters' - Grumman F9F-6 Cougar Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Composite Squadron 6 (VC-6) 'Fleurs', detachment - North American AJ-2 Savage Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) '?', detachment - Douglas AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) 'Nighthawks', detachment - Douglas AD-5N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) 'Fighting Photos', detachment - Grumman F9F-6P Cougar Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever September 3, 1957 - October 22, 1957 (Atlantic Ocean - NATO exercise Strike Back) aboard USS Saratoga (CVA 60) Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) 'Grim Reapers' - Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61) 'Jolly Rogers' - McDonnell F3H-2M Demon Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 9 (VAH-9) ‘Hoot Owls’, detachment - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior All-Weather Attack Squadron 33 (VA(AW)-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - AD-5N Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever September 2, 1958 - March 12, 1959 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Randolph (CVA 15) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) '?' - McDonnell F2H-4 Banshee Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Vagabonds' - North American FJ-3M Fury Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Douglas AD-5W Skyraider All-Weather Attack Squadron 33 (VA(AW)-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - AD-5N Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Grumman F9F-8P Cougar Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever April 23, 1959 - July 1, 1959 (shakedown cruise - Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell F3H-2 Demon Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Vought F8U-1 Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Douglas AD-5W Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever August 4, 1960 - March 3, 1961 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell F3H-2 Demon Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - Vought F8U-2 Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) 'Bengals' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman WF-2 Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - Douglas AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever August 4, 1961 - December 19, 1961 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell F3H-2 Demon Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - Vought F8U-2 Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman WF-2 Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - Douglas AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever April 19, 1962 - August 27, 1962 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Marine All-Weather Fighter Squadron 115 (VMF(AW)-115 ‘Able Eagles’ - F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - Vought F8U-2 Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Hawks' - Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman WF-2 Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - Douglas AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever October 11, 1962 - November 25, 1962 (Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 13 (VF-13) 'Night Cappers' - McDonnell F-3B Demon Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - Vought F-8C Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Blue Hawks' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Douglas A-1H Skyraider Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) 'Black Lancers' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 11 (VAH-11) ‘Checkertails’, detachment - Douglas A-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman E-1B Tracer Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Piasecki UH-25C Retriever August 6, 1963 - March 4, 1964 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - Vought F-8C Crusader Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Blue Hawks' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Marine Attack Squadron 324 (VMA-324) 'Vagabonds' - Douglas A-4B Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - North American A-5A Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - Douglas EA-1F Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2A Seasprite CVW-7 September 8, 1964 - November 5, 1964 (Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Blue Hawks' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 11 (VAH-11) ‘Checkertails’, detachment - Douglas A-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Night Hawks’, detachment - Douglas EA-1F Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’, detachment - Vought RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2A Seasprite May 10, 1965 - December 13, 1965 (Vietnam War) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Blue Hawks' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Grumman A-6A Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 1 (RVAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman E-1B Tracer Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) ‘Fourrunners’, detachment - Douglas A-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 13 (VAW-13) ‘Zappers’, detachment - Douglas EA-1F Skyraider Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1) ‘World Watchers’, detachment - EA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2A Seasprite June 13, 1966 - February 1, 1967 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Marine Attack Squadron 324 (VMA-324) 'Vagabonds' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) 'Sidewinders' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) 'Sunday Punchers' - Grumman A-6A Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 1 (RVAH-1) ‘Smokin' Tigers’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’, detachment - Grumman E-1B Tracer Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2A Seasprite Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) ‘Batmen’, detachment - EA-3B Skywarrior April 30, 1968 - January 27, 1969 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) 'Black Aces' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) 'Jolly Rogers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) 'Spirits' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 7 (RVAH-7) ‘Peacemakers of the Fleet’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’, detachment - Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior Anti-Submarine Fighter Squadron 1 (VSF-1) 'War Eagles' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) 'Black Lancers' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) ‘Bullseye Hummers’ - Grumman E-2A Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33) ‘Night Hawks’ - Douglas EA-1F Skyraider Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2A/B Seasprite Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) ‘Batmen’, detachment - EA-3B Skywarrior September 3, 1969 - October 9, 1969 (North Atlantic Ocean) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 106 (VA-106) 'Gladiators' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’, detachment - Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior Anti-Submarine Fighter Squadron 1 (VSF-1) 'War Eagles' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) 'Black Lancers' - Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - Grumman E-2A Hawkeye Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 12 (RVAH-12) ‘Speartips’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’, detachment - Kaman UH-2B Seasprite Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-1A Trader June 23, 1970 - January 31, 1971 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Marine Attack Squadron 331 (VMA-331) 'Bumblebees' - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6A Intruder Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) ‘Golden Falcons’ - Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 11 (RVAH-11) ‘Checkertails’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’, detachment - Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - Grumman E-2A Hawkeye Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-1A Trader September 16, 1971 - March 16, 1972 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CVA 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6A / KA-6D Intruder Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 12 (RVAH-12) ‘Speartips’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6) ‘Indians’ - Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-1A Trader June 21, 1973 - January 19, 1974 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 14 (RVAH-14) ‘Eagles’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - Grumman S-2E Tracker July 19, 1974 - January 21, 1975 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 9 (RVAH-9) ‘Hoot Owls’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Grumman S-2G Tracker October 15, 1975 - April 29, 1976 (North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 13 (RVAH-13) ‘Bats’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) ‘Wallbangers’ - Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King March 30, 1977 - October 21, 1977 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) 'Diamondbacks' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) 'Tarsiers' - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron 12 (RVAH-12) ‘Speartips’ - North American RA-5C Vigilante Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) ‘Gauntlets’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) ‘Wallbangers’ - Grumman E-2B Hawkeye January 16, 1979 - July 13, 1979 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) ‘Yellow Jackets’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King April 15, 1980 - December 22, 1980 (Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A / US-3A Viking Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King August 20, 1981 - October 7, 1981 (North Atlantic Ocean) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 1 (HS-1) Seahorses’, detachment - Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King January 5, 1982 - July 13, 1982 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) ‘Batmen’, detachment - EA-3B Skywarrior February 24, 1983 - April 1, 1983 (Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking April 27, 1983 - December 2, 1983 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) ‘Batmen’, detachment - EA-3B Skywarrior Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24) ‘Lifting Eagles’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound May 8, 1984 - June 20, 1984 (Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12 (HM-12) 'Sea Dragons', detachment - Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-1A Trader October 10, 1984 - May 8, 1985 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking July 8, 1985 - August 22, 1985 (Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) 'Waldos' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) 'Flying Ubangis' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) 'Tigers' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking February 29, 1988 - August 29, 1988 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) 'Clansmen' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) 'Blue Hawks' - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3A Viking April 17, 1989 - May 20, 1989 (exercise Solid Shield, off SC) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King January 25, 1990 - February 10, 1990 (Fleet Exercise 1-90, West Atlantic) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking March 8, 1990 - September 12, 1990 (Mediterranean Sea, Gulf) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking September 26, 1991 - April 2, 1992 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking May 20, 1994 - November 18, 1994 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) 'Ghostriders' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E / KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 6 (VQ-6) 'Black Ravens', detachment - Lockheed ES-3A Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound January 26, 1996 - July 23, 1996 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) 'Blue Blasters' - Grumman A-6E Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 6 (VQ-6) 'Black Ravens', detachment - Lockheed ES-3A Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound February 26, 1998 - August 26, 1998 (world cruise) aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 6 (VQ-6) 'Black Ravens', detachment - Lockheed ES-3A Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound September 14, 1999 - October 29, 1999 (Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound February 18, 2000 - August 18, 2000 (Mediterranean Sea, Gulf) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound February 7, 2002 - August 17, 2002 (Mediterranean + ArabianSea) aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound January 20, 2004 - July 26, 2004 (Mediterranean Sea, Gulf) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) 'Red Rippers' - Grumman F-14B Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) ‘Knighthawks’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) ‘Topcats’ - Lockheed S-3B Viking Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound October 3, 2006 - May 23, 2007 (Mediterranean Sea, Gulf) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) ‘Tigertails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound February 21, 2009 - July 30, 2009 (Mediterranean + Arabian Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound January 2, 2010 - July 28, 2010 (Mediterranean + Arabian Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound June 20, 2012 - December 19, 2012 (Mediterranean + Arabian Sea, Gulf) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound February 21, 2013 - July 3, 2013 (Mediterranean + Arabian Sea) aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) ‘Wildcats’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound November 16, 2015 - July 13, 2016 (5th + 6th Fleet AOR) aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) ‘Rampagers’ - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) ‘Fist of the Fleet’ - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - Boeing EA-18G Growler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) ‘Wallbangers’ - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 (HSC-5) ‘Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 72 (HSM-72) 'Proud Warriors' - Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound April 1, 2019 - January 20, 2020 (Norfolk to San Diego via Mediterranean Sea, IO, Pac) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) 'Pukin' Dogs' - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103) 'Jolly Rogers' - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 86 (VFA-86) ‘Sidewinders’ - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) ‘Fist of the Fleet’ - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) ‘Patriots’ - Boeing EA-18G Growler Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Bluetails’ - Grumman E-2D Hawkeye Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 (HSC-5) ‘Nightdippers’ - Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79 (HSM-79) 'Griffins' - Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’, detachment - Grumman C-2A Greyhound |
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