cvg-5

Carrier Air Group FIVE (CVG-5), later redesignated as Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW-5), was originally established in 1943 during World War II as a carrier-based aviation unit of the United States Navy. The unit gained distinction for its operations in the Pacific Theater, participating in key battles and supporting major campaigns. After the war, CVG-5 continued to serve through the Cold War, adapting to new aircraft and missions. In 1973, CVW-5 became the only continuously forward-deployed U.S. Navy air wing, operating from Japan aboard various aircraft carriers and playing a crucial role in maintaining regional security in the Western Pacific.