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U. S. COMMISSIONED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVN-68 to CVN-73) AND CARRIER AIR WINGS AS OF 2019 - Part 1 of 2
Commissioned (C) U.S. Aircraft Carriers
CVN-68; CVN-69; CVN-70; CVN-71; CVN-72; CVN-73; CVN-74; CVN-75; CVN-76; CVN-77 and CVN-78 (Ford Class).
Nimitz Class:
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) - Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash. - 56th C
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) - Naval Station Norfolk, Va. - 57th C
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) - Carl Vinson departed Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California on 16 January 2019, for Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington, her new home port, arriving Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington on 20 January 2019, underway in the Eastern Pacific from 16 to 19 January 2019. Carl Vinson departed Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington on 28 February 2019 and entered the Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for a 15-month Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) - 58th C
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) - NASNI, San Diego, California - 59th C
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) - Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. - 60th C
USS George Washington (CVN-73) - Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corp., Newport News, Virginia (As of September 2019, 50% Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH)) - 61st C
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) - Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., from Kitsap-Bremerton, Wa. - 62nd C
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) - Norfolk, Va. - 63rd C
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) - Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan - 64th C
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) - Norfolk, Va. - 65th C
Nimitz Class Technical Specifications:
Builder: Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding Commissioned: May 3, 1975 (USS Nimitz) Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts Length: 1,092.2 feet (332.9 meters) Beam: 134 feet (40.84 meters); Flight Deck Width: 252 feet (76.8 meters) Displacement: Approximately 97,000 tons (87,996.9 metric tons) full load Speed: 30+ knots (34.5 + miles per hour) Crew: Approximately 5,500 (ship, air wing and staff) Aircraft: Approximately 75+ Armament: Multiple NATO Sea Sparrow, Phalanx CIWS, and Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) mounts. Gerald R. Ford Class: Builder: Huntington Ingalls Industries – Newport News Shipbuilding Commissioned: July 22, 2017 Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts Length: 1,092 feet Beam: 134 feet, Flight Deck Width: 256 feet Displacement: Approximately 100,000 long tons full load Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour) Crew: Approximately 4,550 (ship, air wing and staff) Aircraft: 75+ https://allhands.navy.mil/Features/Ford
Gerald R. Ford Class:
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) - Norfolk, Va. - 66th C PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) - Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corp., Newport News, Virginia PCU Enterprise (CVN-80) - Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corp., Newport News, Virginia
Navy to disband a carrier air wing in fiscal 2017 By: Meghann Myers February 9, 2016
The fleet is losing its one of its 10 carrier air wings this fall, according to its 2017 budget proposal, and with it thousands of personnel and dozens of aircraft will be scattered to plus-up the rest of the fleet.
If the 2017 budget plan is approved, the tenth carrier air wing will begin its shutdown in October, Navy spokesman Lt. j.g. Kara Yingling told Navy Times.
The one to go is Carrier Air Wing 14, based out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, which hasn't deployed since 2011 or been fully staffed since 2013.
Squadrons have rotated in and out since then, Naval Air Forces spokeswoman Cmdr. Jeannie Groeneveld told Navy Times.
The ones that will leave the wing are:
Strike Fighter Squadron 15 out of Naval Air Station Oceana. It's the Navy's oldest legacy F/A-18 Hornet squadron, and the aircraft could end up at training squadrons or in the reserve, Groeneveld said, after the squadron shuts down.
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112 at Naval Base Ventura, California, to shutter in fiscal 2017.
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 15 out of Naval Station North Island, California, slated to be disbanded in fiscal 2017.
Electronic Attack Squadron 134 at Whidbey Island, Washington. This squadron will not deactivate, but will become a land-based expeditionary squadron that will deploy with detachments, Groeneveld said.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 76, which cancels the planned 2017 stand-up of the squadron in Jacksonville, Florida.
The squadrons were chosen based on where they were in their training cycles, their transitions to newer airframes and which coast they were on, with respect to the strategic rebalance, Groeneveld said.
For naval aviation, she added, it means less dwell time in deployment cycles, because there won't be an extra wing for a carrier that won't deploy.
"As carriers go through availabilities, we're not going to see a squadrons' readiness go down in the meantime," she said.
The decision to do away with the Navy's tenth CVW was based on several factors, Yingling said: Efficiency from the Optimized Fleet Response Plan, predictable carrier maintenance schedules, increased training phase readiness and fiscal constraints. "Where applicable, the aircraft will be redistributed within existing squadrons in order to support enduring fleet requirements," she said.
The sailors who work on them, many of whom are reservists, will be reassigned accordingly.
"With the introduction of a new distribution system for our enlisted sailors, they will be re-distributed within the type model series they were trained in," Yingling said. "There would a gradual decrease in the number of sailors assigned to the squadrons until the units are officially disestablished."
The change is part of the Navy's continuous assessment of how to position its forces, Naval Air Forces boss Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker said in a statement.
"Restructuring to nine carrier air wings is the most efficient use of those operational forces to meet global requirements," he said. "Carrier strike group warfighting readiness and operational availability also improve by providing predictable rotations for squadrons, while reducing excessive time between deployments when carriers undergo lengthy maintenance availabilities."
Strike fighter moves
Shutting down CVW 14Tactical Support Wing could make a small dent in the Navy's F/A-18 gap, if the serviceable aircraft are sent to other active squadrons.
Right now, the gap means fewer flying hours during the basic and maintenance phases of the training cycle, air warfare director Rear Adm. Mike Manazir told Navy Times in November. while buying enough new planes, to
The 2017 budget proposal lays out a plan to buy 16 more F/A-18E/F Super Hornets — two in 2017 and 14 in 2018, a big bump considering last year's budget asked for none.
"The extra Super Hornets over the next several years covers the slide of F-35C initial operating capability to the right," Manazir said in a Feb. 4 House Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
The service has also ramped up its F-35C procurement schedule, a request Defense Secretary Ash Carter made explicitly to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus in a December memo.
The Navy had planned to purchase four F-35s a year until it hit IOC in 2018, bumping the buy up to eight, 10 and 12 from 2018 to 2020.
Now, the plan is six joint strike fighters this year, followed by four in 2017, another six in 2018, and then 12, 18 and 24 in the following years.
Commissioned Aircraft Carriers
CVN-68 to CVN-73
USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Good overhead image, showing the overall details of the Nimitz-class. Picture taken sometime in 1975-1977, with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) aboard. NS026803 125k. USN. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026803.jpg
https://twitter.com/nimitznews https://www.facebook.com/cvn68 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Local Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/cvn68 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Archived Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/listStoryArc.asp?id=49 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/68.htm https://www.navysite.de/cvn/cvn68.html
As of October 2019
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Web Site - Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash. - 56th Commissioned aircraft carrier - Commanding Officer, Captain Maximilian Clark, Executive Officer, Captain Matthew C. Thomas and Command Master Chief Rick Mengel, Aviation Structural Mechanic
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 - Commander, Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids, Chief of Staff:, Captain Rich Weitzel https://www.nimitz.navy.mil/csg_11.html
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is the strike group's current flagship, and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 17 and Destroyer Squadron 9.
Destroyer Squadron 9 “En Garde” - Commodore, Captain Todd E. Whalen, Captain Elaine A. Collins, Deputy Commander and STGCS (SW/AW) Thomas D. Hoban.
Destroyer Squadron 9 Ships - USS Chafee (DDG-90); USS Halsey (DDG-97); USS Howard (DDG-83); USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114); USS Sampson (DDG-102); USS Shoup (DDG-86) and USS Sterett (DDG-104). https://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/cds9/Pages/default.aspx
CVW-17(AA) - Commander, Captain Loughran, Captain Todd F. Cimicata, Deputy Commander, Command Master Chief CDCM Freeman https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvw17/Pages/default.aspx
Squadrons consist of: VFA-22 "Redcocks" - F/A-18F Super Hornet; VAQ-137 "Kestrels" - F/A-18E Super Hornet; VFA-94 "Mighty Shrikes" - F/A-18F Super Hornet; VAQ-139 "Cougars" - EA-18G Growler; VAW-116 "Sun Kings" - E-2C Hawkeye; HSC-6 "Screamin' Indians" - MH-60S Seahawk; HSM-73 "Battlecats" - MH-60R Seahawk and VFMA-323 "Death Rattlers" - F/A-18C Hornet.
Deployed 1 June to 10 December 2017 for a six-month tour to the Western Pacific and U.S. 5th Fleet in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is the strike group's current flagship, and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 11 and Destroyer Squadron 9.
CVW-11 consists of Lemoore, California-based “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147; the “Black Knights” of VFA 154; the “Blue Diamonds” of (VFA) 146, the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323; the Whidbey Island, Washington-based “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142; Norfolk-Va. based “Blue Tails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121; the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8; the “Wolfpack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 and the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30.
Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. The deploying units from DESRON 9 accompanying Nimitz are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG-83), USS Shoup (DDG-86), USS Pinckney (DDG-91), USS Kidd (DDG-100), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59). Nimitz left its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., June 1. The ship joined with the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the ships from DESRON 9 June 5 and stepped through their final phases of training before arriving on station in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean AOO.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) alongside the nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser USS California (CGN-36) whilst on a training exercise in the Caribbean in 1978. NS026942. Submitted by: Robert Hurst. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026942.jpg
As of October 2019
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Twitter USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheCVN69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Local Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/cvn69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Archived Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/listStoryArc.asp?id=8 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/69.htm USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) History https://www.navysite.de/cvn/cvn69.html
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Web Sitte - Naval Station Norfolk, Va. - 57th Commissioned aircraft carrier - Commanding Officer, Captain Kyle P. Higgins, Executive Officer, Captain Jonathan J. Bradford and Command Master Chief Jason T. Reynolds https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvn69/Pages/default.aspx
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 - Commander, Rear Adm, Paul J. Schlise, Captain Ron Withrow, Chief of Staff and Command Master Chief Petty Officer (SW/AW/EXW) Pablo Rosado. https://www.public.navy.mil/fltfor/ccsg10/Pages/default2.aspx
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is the strike group's current flagship, and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 3 and Destroyer Squadron 26.
Destroyer Squadron 26 "Par Excellence" - Commodore, Captain Shafley, Captain Zoah Scheneman, Deputy Commodore and ITCS(IW/SW) John T. Ernest, Senior Enlisted Advisor.
Destroyer Squadron 26 Ships - USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), USS McFaul (DDG-74), USS Stout (DDG-55), USS Truxtun (DDG-103) https://www.public.navy.mil/surflant/cds26/Pages/default.aspx
CVW-3 (AC) - TEAM "BATTLE AXE" - Commander, Captain, Treavor B. Estes, Captain Marcos “DB” Jasso, Deputy Commander and Command Master Chief(AW/SW) Christopher W. Chelberg. https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvw3/Pages/default.aspx
Squadrons: VFA-32, Swordsmen, Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18F; VFA-83, Rampagers, Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18E; VFA-105, Gunslingers, Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18E; VFA-131, Wildcats, Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18E; VAQ-130, Zappers, Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron, EA-6B; VAW-123, Screwtops, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron, E-2C 2000 NP; VRC-40 Det., Rawhide, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron, C-2A; HS-7, Dusty Dogs, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7, MH-60S Knighthawk and HSM-74, Swamp Foxes, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74, MH-60R Seahawk.
Deployed 1 June to 30 December 2016 - The Dwight D. Eisenhower Commander Carrier Strike Group Ten (COMCARSTRKGRU 10 or CCSG 10), Rear Adm. Jesse Wilson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, Dwight D. Eisenhower, guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG-56) and USS Monterey (CG-61), and guided-missile destroyers USS Stout (DDG-55), USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Nitze (DDG-94). Capt. Scott Switzer relieved Capt. Brian Fort as commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG-74), May 26. Squadrons: VFA-32, “Swordsmen,” Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18F; VFA-312 “Checkerboards,”, Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18C(N); VFA-37, :Bulls,” Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18C(N); VFA-105 “Gunslingers,” Strike Fighter Squadron, FA-18E; VAQ-130 “Zappers,” Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron, EA-6B; VAW-126 “Seahawks,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron, E-2C 2000 NP; HS-7 “Dusty Dogs,” Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, SH-60F / HH-60H and VRC-40 Det., Rawhide, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron, C-2A NP.
As of 2016, Destroyer Squadron 26 consisted of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Nitze (DDG-94), USS Mason (DDG-87), USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), USS McFaul (DDG-74), USS Stout (DDG-55), and USS Barry (DDG-52).[11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroyer_Squadron_26
Ref. 11 "Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Six". Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic. 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-17. https://www.public.navy.mil/surflant/cds26/Pages/OurShips.aspx
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
The Western Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10, 2003 — The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) takes on fuel from the starboard side of the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) while the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson receives cargo via Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) during a Replenishment at Sea (RAS). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Dustin Howell (030210-N-3241H-122). NS027016. USN. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/027016.jpg
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
At sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Oct. 12, 2001 — USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) steam side-by-side during a routine replenishment at sea (RAS). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Carol Warden. (Photo # 011012-N-5884W-001). NS027009. USN. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/027009.jpg
As of October 2019
USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) Twitter https://twitter.com/cvn70 USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USNavy USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) Local Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/cvn70 USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) 18 September 2017 to Present Stores https://www.navy.mil/local/listStoryArc.asp?id=987&page=1 USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/70.htm USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) History https://www.navysite.de/cvn/cvn70.html
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Web Site - USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) - Carl Vinson departed Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California on 16 January 2019, for Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington, her new home port, arriving Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington on 20 January 2019, underway in the Eastern Pacific from 16 to 19 January 2019. Carl Vinson departed Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington on 28 February 2019 and entered the Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for a 15-month Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) - 58th Commissioned aircraft carrier - Commanding Officer, Captain Matthew Paradise, Captain Brian T. Schrum, Executive Officer and Command Master Chief CMDCM Blake G. Schimmel. http://www.carlvinson.navy.mil/index.html
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 - Commander, Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey, Captain David Miller, Chief of Staff and Senior Enlisted Leader CMDCM Robert Everson. http://www.carlvinson.navy.mil/csg1.html
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the strike group's current flagship, and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 2; Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) and Destroyer Squadron 1.
Destroyer Squadron 1 “SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM” - Commodore, Randy Van Rossum, Captain Jay Clark, Deputy Commodore and Command Master Chief. ENCM Damon Marsh.
Destroyer Squadron 1 Ships - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) and USS Sterett (DDG-104). Although the previous Carrier Strike Group One traced its history to Carrier Division 1, formed in 1930.
CVW-2 (NE) “For Liberty W Fight” - Commander, Captain Gregory Newkirk, Captain Matthew Thrasher, Deputy Commander and Command Master Chief
Deployed 18 June to 8 August 2018 operating in the Eastern Pacific for RIMPAC 2018.
Deployed 5 January to 12 April 2018 operating under operational control of the 3rd Fleet, to conduct bilateral exercises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to include anti-submarine warfare, maneuvering drills, gunnery exercises, and visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS), on her 6th Maritime Security Operations (MSO). The strike group includes aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Commander Carrier Strike Group One (COMCARSTRKGRU 1 or CCSG 1), Rear Adm. John Fuller and Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) and guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) from Destroyer Squadron 1. Michael Murphy is based in Hawaii and will later join the strike group as it transits toward the Western Pacific. Carrier Air Wing 2 Squadrons: includes more than 70 aircraft from the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 2, the "Blue Blasters" of VFA-34, the "Kestrels" of VFA-137, the " Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136; the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, the Golden Dragons" of VFA-192, the "Black Eagles" of "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 78) and the "Providers" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30 Det. 2. Her 21st Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 13 March 1982 (5 January to 12 April 2018)” (Ref. 72, 76 & Story Number: NNS180105-11 – Release Date: 1/5/2018 11:36:00 AM - From Carrier Strike Group 1 Public Affairs - SAN DIEGO (NNS)). http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=103944
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
The Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 15, 1999 — Hundreds of crew members of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), in dress white uniforms, spell out a reference to the quote of former President Theodore Roosevelt: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." The aircraft carrier was transiting the Atlantic Ocean on her way home to Norfolk, Va., after a six-month deployment in the Adriatic Sea and Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Photograher's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Robert R. McRill (photo # 990915-N-5526M-001). NS027112. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/027112.jpg
As of October 2019
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Twitter https://twitter.com/therealcvn71 USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USSTheodoreRoosevelt USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Local Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/cvn71 USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Archived Stories https://www.navy.mil/local/listStoryArc.asp?id=42 USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/71.htm USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) History https://www.navysite.de/cvn/cvn71.html
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Web Site - Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California - 59th Commissioned aircraft carrier - Commanding Officer, Captain Carlos Sardiello Captain Peter J. Riebe, USN, Executive Officer and Master Chief of the Command, CMDCM (AW/SW) Andy Frederick. https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvn71/Pages/default.aspx
“USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) returned to Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California on 30 May 2019, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 6 to 12 May 2019, participated in Exercise Northern Edge 2019, in the Gulf of Alaska from 13 to 24 May 2019, transited the Gulf of Alaska on 25 May 2019 and underway in the Eastern Pacific from 26 to 29 May 2019” (6 to 30 May 2019)” (Ref. 76).
In May 2019, Theodore Roosevelt participated in Exercise Northern Edge 2019, marking the first time in a decade a carrier took part in the exercise. Also in 2019, Carrier Air Wing 11 was transferred to the ship.[42]
Ref. 42 - "USS Theodore Roosevelt Participates in Exercise Northern Edge 2019". navy.mil. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019. https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109592
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 - Commander, Rear Admiral Stuart P. Baker, Christopher J. Budde, Chief of Staff and Command Master Chief https://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ccsg9/Pages/default.aspx
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is the strike group's current flagship, USS Cape St. George (CG-71) and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 11 and Destroyer Squadron 23.
Destroyer Squadron 23 “The Little Beaver” - Commodore, Captain David Fowler, Captain Jeffrey L. Heames, Deputy Commodore and Senior Enlisted Advisor, STGCS(SW/IUSS) Hastings. https://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/cds23/Pages/default.aspx
Destroyer Squadron 23 Ships - USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) USS Russell (DDG-59); USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60). USS Pinckney (DDG-91) and littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS-2); The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-88), along with the “Easyriders” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, Det. 1.
Destroyer Squadron 23 (DESRON 23) is a squadron of United States Navy destroyers and frigates based out of San Diego, California. The squadron is best known for its actions during World War II, most notably the Battle of Cape St. George, under the command of then-Commodore Arleigh Burke.
CVW-11 (NH) - Commander http://www.seaforces.org/usnair/CVW/Carrier-Air-Wing-11.htm
Squadrons: the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (STRKFITRON) (VFA) 147, FA-18E; the “Black Knights” of VFA 154, FA-18F; the “Blue Diamonds” of (VFA) 146, FA-18C; the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, FA-18C(N); the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, EA-6B; the “Wallbingers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 (CARAEWRON 117), E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP; the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 (HELANTISUBRON 6), MH-60S; the “Wolfpack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, MH-60R and the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 (FLELOGSUPPRON 30), C-2A. The deploying units from DESRON 9 accompanying Nimitz are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG-83), USS Shoup (DDG-86), USS Pinckney (DDG-91), USS Kidd (DDG-100), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59). Nimitz left its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., June 1. The ship joined with the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the ships from DESRON 9 June 5 and stepped through their final phases of training before arriving on station in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean AOO. Deployed 6 October 2017 to 7 May 2018, on her 4th Maritime Security Operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region and in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed and port visits as part of the U.S. Navy’s ongoing presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
“Carrier Air Wing 17 Squadrons, including the Lemoore, California-based "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, the "Mighty Shrikes" of VFA 94, the "Redcocks" of VFA 22; the Beaufort, South Carolina-based "Checkerboards" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312; the Whidbey Island, Washington-based "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139; the Point Mugu-based "Sun Kings" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116; the San Diego-based "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, the "Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, and the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73.
Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, with Destroyer Squadron 23, while ship’s consist of USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), USS Halsey (DDG-97), USS Sampson (DDG-102) and USS Preble (DDG-88) for a routine deployment.
Bunker Hill Begins Western Pacific Deployment (10 October 2017) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) departed San Diego for a scheduled seven-month deployment, Oct. 7. USS Preble, USS Halsey Depart Pearl Harbor for Deployment (19 October 2017). The guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG-88) and USS Halsey (DDG-97) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii for a regularly-scheduled deployment, Oct. 16” (Ref. Story Number: NNS171007-02 - Release Date: 10/7/2017 9:32:00 AM - From Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 Public Affairs, SAN DIEGO (NNS)). http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=102770
Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group enters 7th Fleet
By Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 Public Affairs | Oct. 24, 2017
PACIFIC OCEAN – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO), Oct. 23, to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation, and port visits as part of the U.S. Navy’s ongoing presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is joined by the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), and the guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG-97), USS Preble (DDG-88) and USS Sampson (DDG-102). "Entering 7th Fleet is an exciting opportunity to integrate with other U.S. Navy units in the AOO, as well as operate with our partners and allies in the region," said Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, Carrier Strike Group Nine. "We look forward to continued partnerships that lead to mutual security and common views about operating at sea.” TRCSG consists of the staff of Destroyer Squadron 23 and the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW 17), which includes Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, VFA 94, VFA 22, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, and Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30. "USS Theodore Roosevelt is prepared to carry out the full spectrum of possible missions, from humanitarian relief to combat operations," said Capt. Carlos Sardiello, Theodore Roosevelt's commanding officer. "When a carrier leaves on deployment, we have to be ready for anything."
Roosevelt left its homeport of San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6, for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. Roosevelt’s last deployment to 7th Fleet was in 2015 during the ship’s homeport shift from Norfolk, Va.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
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Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 - Commander, Rear Admiral Michael E. Boyle; Captain David E. Burke, Chief of Staff and Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW) Marluis E. Stokes. https://www.public.navy.mil/surflant/ccsg12/Pages/default.aspx
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is the strike group's current flagship, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and other units currently assigned are the ship's Carrier Air Wing 7 and Destroyer Squadron 2.
Destroyer Squadron 2 - "Second to None" – Commodore Captain Chris Follin; Captain Matthew Kawas, Deputy Commodore and FCACM(SW) Korey J. Jones, Senior Enlisted Advisor. https://www.public.navy.mil/surflant/cds2/Pages/default.aspx
Destroyer Squadron 2: the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mitcher (DDG-57), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Nitze (DDG-94).
CVW-7 (AG) - Command Leadership not reported on internet
Squadrons: VFA-143 Strike Fighter Squadrons “Pukin Dogs,” FA-18E; VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers,” F/A-18F Hornet; VFA-86 “Sidewinders,” F/A-18F Super Hornet; VFA-25 “Fist of the Fleet,” F/A-18E Hornet; VFA-143 “Pukin Dogs,” F/A-18E Super Hornet; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (CARAEWRON 121) (VAW-121) “Bluetails,” Northrop-Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye; Electronic Attack Squadron 140 (VAQRON 140) (VAQ-140) “Patriots,” EA-6B Prowler; Fleet Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HELANTISUBRON 5) (HSC-5) “Night Dippers,” MH-60R, Seahawk (Knighthawk) and Logistics Support Squadron 40 (FLELOGSUPPRON 40) (VRC-40) “Rawhides,” C-2A NP.
On 1 April 2019, Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 12 departed Norfolk for a six-month deployment that will end with a shifting of homeport to San Diego.[71] On 9 April she arrived in the United States Sixth Fleet area of operations, where she would operate in the Mediterranean Sea before proceeding to the Persian Gulf, then the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, before heading across the Pacific Ocean to her new homeport in San Diego.[72] On 5 May 2019 this deployment was diverted to the Middle East due to tensions with Iran [73] and headed to the Persian Gulf. Her transit was expedited by omitting a port visit to Split, Croatia.[74]. On 23 April 2019, Abraham Lincoln was reported to have operated simultaneously along with John C. Stennis in the Mediterranean Sea, the two carrier strike groups' operations including more than 130 aircraft, 10 ships and 9,000 sailors and marines, according to the press release published by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/US 6th Fleet.[75] The operations were observed from the aircraft carrier by U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman and Admiral James Foggo, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples.[75] While aboard, Huntsman said: "Diplomatic communication and dialogue coupled with the strong defense these ships provide demonstrate to Russia that if it truly seeks better relations with the United States, it must cease its destabilizing activities around the world."[75][76] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Abraham_Lincoln_%28CVN-72%29#cite_note-WAVY-70
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12), Destroyer Squadron 2 (DESRON 2), Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7) and ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron 2: the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mitcher (DDG-57), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Nitze (DDG-94)” (Ref. Story Number: NNS190729-09 - Release Date: 7/29/2019 2:35:00 PM - By MC3 Cody Anderson, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Public Affairs, ARABIAN SEA (NNS)). https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=110382
On 2 August 2018, it was announced that Abraham Lincoln would return to San Diego as part of a home port shift for three carriers, thus returning her to the Pacific Fleet.[66] At the end of August 2018, VFA-125 began operating from Abraham Lincoln as an integrated part of CVW-7, the first time that the F-35C had operated integrated cyclic operations, simulating the full spectrum of planned operations.[67]
Also in August, a movie crew was aboard filming flight deck operations and flying sequences for the sequel Top Gun: Maverick off the coast of Virginia.[68][69][70]
Ref. 66 - U.S. Navy (2 August 2018). "Three Aircraft Carriers to Change Homeports". NNS180802-19. from Commander, Naval Air Forces Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018. Ref. 67 - Jean-Gilles, Jacques-Laurent (28 August 2018). "F-35C Lightning II Conducts Operational Test-1 Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln". US Navy. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018. Ref. 68- Cohen, Zachary; Browne, Ryan (28 August 2018). "'Top Gun' sequel films aboard US aircraft carrier". CNN. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019. Ref. 69 - "Top Gun sequel begins filming aboard USS Abraham Lincoln". Naval Today. 23 August 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019. Ref. 70 - "Filming for 'Top Gun' sequel taking place aboard USS Abraham Lincoln". WAVY.com. 21 August 2018. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019. Ref. 71 - "Move to San Diego". Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019. Ref. 72 - "US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Europe". navaltoday.com. 9 April 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019. Ref. 73 - DeYoung, Karen; Ryan, Missy (5 May 2019). "In message to Iran, White House announces new military assets in Middle East". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019. Ref. 74 - LaGrone, Sam (9 May 2019). "USS Abraham Lincoln Operating in Middle East After 'Expedited' Transit". USNI News. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019. Ref. 75 - Ambassador to Russia, Naval Forces Europe Commander, view dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the Mediterranean Archived 23 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine. navy.mil, 23 April 2019. Ref. 76 - In the Mediterranean, US aircraft carrier operations serve as floating American diplomacy Archived 24 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine. CNN, 23 April 2019.
Abraham Lincoln Changes Command at Sea
“USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) conducted a change-of-command ceremony on the flight deck while deployed July 29. Capt. Walter M. Slaughter relieved Capt. Putnam H. Browne as the commanding officer of Abraham Lincoln in a ceremony attended by the crew. “This crew is consistent and consistently better at every single milestone,” Browne said. “When I think about how much you have accomplished as a crew, I think about toughness. I think it epitomizes the personality of this crew. You rise to every new challenge, and I am truly proud. ”Browne assumed command of Abraham Lincoln in May 2017 and successfully led the crew through carrier qualifications, the board of inspection and survey (INSURV), tailored ship’s training availability and final evaluation problem (TSTA/FEP) and composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), culminating in the first half of Abraham Lincoln’s around-the-world deployment in 2019. Browne was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service aboard Abraham Lincoln. “It has been exceptionally rewarding to be on this journey with you,” said Browne. “We will continue to need the toughness in the days ahead, but I have faith in each and every one of you. I know Capt. Slaughter is the right leader to bring you through the rest of deployment and into the next chapter of Abraham Lincoln’s history.” Browne will report to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs, at the Pentagon. “I’m here to congratulate Capt. Browne on being your leader, but also to congratulate you on all the work you’ve done to get the ship to this point,” said Rear Adm. Michael Boyle, commander of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and the ceremony’s guest speaker. “That doesn’t happen without the leadership of the guy driving the team from the front.” Slaughter took command during a deployment with ABECSG. “I stand up here this morning, incredibly humbled, honored and privileged to take the reins of this great warship,” said Slaughter. “Abraham Lincoln remains ready to fight tonight and win in combat, and I am fired up to join this team.” Slaughter, a native of Austin, Texas, attended Texas A&M University before joining the Navy through the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. He received his commission and was designated as a Navy Aviator in 1991. Slaughter’s aviation tours include assignments to the “Red Griffins” of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 38, Carrier Air Wing 9 as a landing signal officer and the “Fighting Checkmates” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 211. Slaughter has more than 4,750 flight hours and 1,155 carrier arrested landings. Prior to taking command as Abraham Lincoln’s commanding officer, Slaughter was the executive officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) from August 2013 through September 2015 and assumed command of USS New Orleans (LPD-18) in November 2016” (Ref. Story Number: NNS190729-09 - Release Date: 7/29/2019 2:35:00 PM - By MC3 Cody Anderson, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Public Affairs, ARABIAN SEA (NNS)). https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=110382
USS George Washington (CVN-73)
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As of September 2019, 50% Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) completed.
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) prepared the ship for RCOH maintenance scheduled for Aug. 4, 2017. George Washington was in the Shipboard Consolidated Offload and Outfitting Plan (SCOOP) phase, which requires gutting anything that is not hard-wired, plumbed-in or welded to frames to be moved off the ship. SCOOP began on Feb. 28 and as of day 19, the ship had already completed 63% of this phase. Some departments own more real estate than others," said Simonds. "For example, the air and supply departments have a lot more spaces that need to be SCOOPed. It may seem like they have a heavy work load, but they also have more personnel than other departments to get the job done. The ship is on track to dry-dock at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries on Aug. 4, which will begin the planned 48-month RCOH maintenance period. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/batgru-73.htm
USS George Washington (CVN-73)
With her crew manning the rails, USS George Washington (CVN-73) heads out to sea on January 26, 1996, at the commencement of a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean. USS George Washington, commanded by CAPT Malcolm P. Branch, would be operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO peace keeping Operation Joint Endeavor. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Craig McClure (# 960126-N-6442M-002). NS027342. Submitted by: Bill Gonyo. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/027342.jpg
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USS George Washington (CVN-73) transits the Pacific Ocean during carrier flight qualifications, 28 August 2008. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was transiting the coast of Southern California conducting her combat operations efficiency evaluation with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. George Washington was en route to Yokosuka, Japan, where she would replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Second Class Clifford L. H. Davis (#080828-N-9565D-061). NS027397. Submitted by: Ron Reeves. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/027397.jpg
Deployed 8 September to 17 December 2015 from San Diego to Norfolk via the tip of South America to participate in "Southern Seas 2015" and via Norfolk, Virginia, head to Newport News, Virginia, to undergo its mid-life refueling complex overhaul (RCOH), while conducting Blue Sky, a historic name given to exercises conducted between the FACh and U.S. aviation forces. The exercise is designed to improve relations between Chile and the U.S. through cooperative airborne tactical engagements. During BS V, CVW 2 will conduct bi-lateral exercises with the FACh over land and off the coast of Chile. "Blue Sky V provides valuable Dissimilar Air Combat Training [DACT] to Naval aviators," said Cmdr. Wells Green, CVW 2's operations officer. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This 56th iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS Pacific, hosted by Chile, Oct. 13-24 and UNITAS Atlantic, hosted by Brazil, scheduled for November. UNITAS is a sea exercise and in-port training involving countries in North, South and Central America, conducted by the U.S. since 1959. The PhotoEx is a multinational coordinated event that allows each country to come together and act as one unit off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile. Of the 11 ships involved in the PhotoEx, four were U.S., one Colombian, one Mexican and five Chilean. They worked in close proximity, with distances between each ship ranging from 500 to 1,000 yards when in place. Washington stood at the center as the guide for the formation.
Participants from the GWCSG include the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, The "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, the "Blue Blasters" of VFA 34, the "Kestrels" of VFA 137, the "Golden Dragons" of VFA 19, the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 and the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30.
Squadrons: VFA-2, FA-18F; VFA-137, FA-18E; VFA-192, FA-18E; VFA-34, FA-18C(N); VAQ-136, EA-18G; VAW-113, E-2C.
Home Port transfer to Yokosuka, Japan and UNITAS 49-08
Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN-73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF). Brazil, Argentina and the United States conducted UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). After approximately two months, the ship continued on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 returned to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut remained in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17 (AA) and CCSG-8 returned to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 (AG) stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment. GW relieved Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii between 7 to 27 August 2008, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 (April 7 to 27 May 2008).
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) with her crew of approximately 5,500 Sailors departed San Diego Aug. 21, to begin her journey to Yokosuka, Japan to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.
Home Port transfer to Yokosuka, Japan and UNITAS 49-08
Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN-73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF). Brazil, Argentina and the United States conducted UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). After approximately two months, the ship continued on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 returned to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut remained in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17 (AA) and CCSG-8 returned to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 (AG) stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment. GW relieved Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii between 7 to 27 August 2008, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 (April 7 to 27 May 2008).
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) with her crew of approximately 5,500 Sailors departed San Diego Aug. 21, to begin her journey to Yokosuka, Japan to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2008) Rear Admiral Kawamura of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s Escort Flotilla One arrives in a MH-60S helicopter onboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Kawamura is meeting with fellow senior naval officers a day before the ship’s anticipated arrival in Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington is transiting to Japan where the ship will replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2008) – Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN-73) form the phrase “Hajimemashite,” which means “nice to meet you” in Japanese, as they arrive at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. The GW and Carrier Air Wing 5 team will be operating from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier which will upgrade the Navy’s ability to preserve regional security and stability in the Western Pacific.
Carrier George Washington Leaves Japan for the Last Time as Forward Deployed CVN By: Sam LaGrone May 19, 2015 7:12 AM
The move is part of a complex crew and carrier shuffle that will trade sailors between Washington, Reagan and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) — informally called CVN-220 based on adding the totals of the three ships’ hull numbers.
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