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About Comander Carrier Group 2

Commander, Carrier Group 2 (COMCARGRU 2) was a major U.S. Navy formation established after World War II, tasked with commanding and coordinating the operations of assigned aircraft carriers and their escorts in the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout the Cold War, the unit played a pivotal role in power projection, training, and readiness, often participating in NATO exercises and deployments to deter Soviet naval forces. COMCARGRU 2 was frequently embarked aboard various aircraft carriers, directing carrier strike operations and integrating air, surface, and subsurface warfare capabilities. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, organizational changes within the Navy saw Carrier Group 2 evolve into Carrier Strike Group 2, reflecting a modern, multi-mission operational focus.

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Terry Lee

U.S. Navy

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John Pickens

U.S. Navy

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Photos

Walter Eli Snell

U.S. Navy • 1969

Walter Ellsworth Snell

U.S. Navy • 1943

USS Vigor MSO 473

U.S. Navy • 1964

USS Vigor MSO 473

U.S. Navy • 1964

About Comander Carrier Group 2

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Historical Facts

• Origins in WWII: Commander Carrier Group 2 (CCG-2), originally established as Carrier Division Two (ComCarDiv 2) in 1941, played a pivotal role in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during World War II. • Korean War Involvement: CCG-2 participated in combat operations during the Korean War, providing crucial air support and power projection from its aircraft carriers. • Cuban Missile Crisis: The unit was instrumental during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, leading carrier task forces that enforced the naval blockade of Cuba. • Vietnam War Deployments: Carrier Group 2 carriers and air wings flew thousands of sorties over Vietnam, supporting ground forces and conducting air strikes. • Evolution of Designation: The command has undergone several name changes, reflecting U.S. Navy organizational shifts: from Carrier Division Two, to Carrier Group Two (1973), and later to Carrier Strike Group Two. • Flagship Carriers: Over the decades, CCG-2 has operated from some of the Navy's most famous carriers, including USS Lexington (CV-16), USS America (CV-66), and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). • Operation Desert Storm: Carrier Group 2, embarked aboard USS America, launched air strikes against Iraqi targets in the 1991 Gulf War. • Global War on Terror: The unit supported combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, projecting air power from the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas. • Multi-National Exercises: CCG-2 has participated in major joint exercises such as NATO's Joint Warrior and Operation Ocean Venture, strengthening alliances and interoperability. • Deactivation and Reactivation: Carrier Group 2 was disestablished in 2004, but its lineage and legacy continue as part of the current Carrier Strike Group 2, one of the U.S. Navy's premier carrier strike groups.