CVW1

• Oldest U.S. Navy Air Wing: Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) is one of the oldest air wings in the U.S. Navy, first established in 1938 as Ranger Air Group aboard USS Ranger (CV-4). • World War II Service: During World War II, CVW-1 participated in the North Africa landings (Operation Torch) and conducted strikes in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. • Multiple Designations: Over its history, the wing has been redesignated several times, including as Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1), Attack Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), and finally Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1). • Korean War Deployments: CVW-1 saw combat in the Korean War, flying from carriers such as USS Midway (CV-41) and USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). • Cuban Missile Crisis: The wing was embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, providing a critical show of force. • Vietnam War Operations: CVW-1 conducted multiple combat cruises during the Vietnam War, participating in air strikes and providing support for ground forces. • First to Deploy with F-14 Tomcat: In the 1970s, CVW-1 was among the first air wings to deploy with the legendary F-14 Tomcat fighter. • Operation Desert Storm: In 1991, CVW-1 participated in Operation Desert Storm aboard USS America (CV-66), flying combat sorties against Iraqi targets. • Current Home: Today, CVW-1 is typically embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. • Modern Operations: CVW-1 has supported recent operations such as Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve, striking terrorist targets and providing air support in the Middle East.