Com Car Div 9

**Commander Carrier Division Nine (ComCarDiv 9)** was a United States Navy carrier formation established during World War II. Activated in April 1944, ComCarDiv 9 initially operated with fast carrier task forces in the Pacific, playing a crucial role in major campaigns such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Philippines campaign. The division typically oversaw several Essex-class aircraft carriers, coordinating air strikes, fleet air defense, and support for amphibious landings. Postwar, ComCarDiv 9 continued to serve during the early Cold War, adapting to new technologies before its eventual disestablishment as the Navy reorganized its carrier commands.