CVW-17 established : Nov.1, 1966 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Feb.14, 1967 - Mar.18, 1967 (Guantanamo Bay) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-106 | Gladiators | A-4E | |
VA-46 | Clansmen | A-4E | |
VA-65 | Tigers | A-6A | |
RVAH-11 | Checkertails | RA-5C | |
VAH-10 DET.59 | Vikings | KA-3B | |
VAW-12 DET.59 | Bats | E-2A | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | UH-2A |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Jun.6, 1967 - Sep.14, 1967 (Vietnam War) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-106 | Gladiators | A-4E | |
VA-46 | Clansmen | A-4E | |
VA-65 | Tigers | A-6A | |
RVAH-11 | Checkertails | RA-5C | |
VAH-10 DET.59 | Vikings | KA-3B | |
VAW-123 | Screwtops | E-2A | |
VAW-33 DET.59 (*1) | Night Hawks | EA-1F | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | UH-2A | |
(*1) VAW-33 redesignated VAQ-33 on Feb.1, 1968 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Apr. 1968 - May 1968 (local opearations in the WestLant) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-34 | Blue Blasters | A-4C | |
VA-15 | Valions | A-4C | |
RVAH-12 | Speartips | RA-5C | |
VAW-123 | Screwtops | E-2A | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | UH-2A/B |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Jul.22, 1968 - Apr.29, 1969 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-34 (*1) | Blue Blasters | A-4C | |
VA-15 (*1) | Valions | A-4C | |
VA-152 | Mavericks | A-4B | |
RVAH-12 | Speartips | RA-5C | |
VAH-10 DET.59 | Vikings | KA-3B | |
VAW-123 | Screwtops | E-2A | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | UH-2C | |
(*1) VA-34 and VA-15 disestablished on Jun.1, 1969 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Aug.11, 1969 - Sep.26, 1969 (Guantanamo Bay) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-66 | Waldos | A-4C | |
VA-216 | Black Diamonds | A-4E | |
VA-36 | Roadrunners | A-4C | |
VAW-126 | Closeouts | E-2A | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | UH-2B |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Oct.24, 1969 - Nov.7, 1969 (training exercises in the WestLant) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-66 | Waldos | A-4C | |
VA-216 | Black Diamonds | A-4E | |
VA-36 | Roadrunners | A-4C | |
RVAH-13 | Bats | RA-5C | |
VAH-10 DET.59 | Vikings | KA-3B/EKA-3B | |
VAW-126 | Closeouts | E-2A | |
HC-2 DET.59 | Fleet Angels | HH-2D |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Dec.2, 1969 - Jul.8, 1970 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-66 | Waldos | A-4C | |
VA-216 (*1) | Black Diamonds | A-4E | |
VA-36 (*1) | Roadrunners | A-4C | |
RVAH-13 | Bats | RA-5C (*2) | |
VAH-10 DET.59 | Vikings | KA-3B | |
VAW-126 | Closeouts | E-2A | |
HS-11 | Sub Seekers | SH-3D | |
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CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Jan.5, 1971 - Jul.2, 1971 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4B | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
510-513 | VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6A KA-6D |
RVAH-7 | Peacemakers of the Fleet | RA-5C | |
VMCJ-2 DET.A59 | Playboys | EA-6A | |
VAW-126 | Closeouts | E-2B | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Sep.22, 1972 - Jul.6, 1973 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4B | |
VMFA-531 | Grey Ghosts | F-4B | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
520-523 | VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E KA-6D |
RVAH-9 | Hoot Owls | RA-5C | |
VAQ-135 DET.2 | Black Ravens | EKA-3B | |
VAW-126 | Closeouts | E-2B | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Mar.5, 1975 - Sep.22, 1975 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4J | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4J | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
520-523 | VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E KA-6D |
RVAH-7 | Peacemakers of the Fleet | RA-5C | |
VAQ-134 | Garudas | EA-6B | |
VAW-111 | Gray Berets | E-2B | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) 1976 - 1977 (Not deployment) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4J | |
VMFA-451 | Warlords | F-4J | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
RVAH-12 | Speartips | RA-5C | |
VAQ- | EA-6B | ||
VAW- | E-2 | ||
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) Sep. 1977 - Oct. 1977 (local opearations in the WestLant) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4J | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4J | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAQ-130 | Zappers | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3A | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D | |
VAW-116 | Sun Kings | E-2B |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) Nov.27, 1979 - May 7, 1980 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-11 | Red Rippers | F-4J | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4J | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VFP-63 DET. (*1) | Eyes of the Fleet | RF-8G | |
VAQ-133 | Wizards | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3A | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3D/H | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
(*1) VFP-63 disestablished on Jun.30, 1982 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) Mar.2, 1981 - Sep.15, 1981 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VMFA-115 | Fighting Eagles | F-4J | |
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4J | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
VAQ-130 | Zappers | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3A | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3H |
CVW-17 (AA) USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) Jun.7, 1982 - Nov.16, 1982 (Med, Indian Ocean) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-4S | |
VF-103 | Sluggers | F-4S | |
VA-83 | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
VAQ-130 | Zappers | EA-6B | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3H | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3A | |
VQ-2 DET.A | Batmen | EA-3B |
CVW-17 (AA) USS SARATOGA (CV 60) Jun.5, 1987 - Nov.16, 1987 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-14A | |
VF-103 | Sluggers | F-14A | |
VA-83 (*1) | Rampagers | A-7E | |
VA-81 (*2) | Sunliners | A-7E | |
VA-85 | Black Falcons | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
VAQ-137 | Rooks | EA-6B | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3H | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3A | |
VQ-2 DET. | Batmen | EA-3B | |
(*1) VA-83 redesignated VFA-83 on Mar.3, 1988 (*2) VA-81 redesignated VFA-81 on Feb.4, 1988 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) Aug.15, 1988 - Oct.8, 1988 (Homeport change : Norfolk to San Diego) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-131 | Wild Cats | FA-18A | |
VF-103 | Sluggers | F-14A | |
VA-155 | Silver Foxes | A-6E | |
VA-85 DET. | Black Falcons | KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
HS-3 | Tridents | SH-3H | |
VS-30 | Diamond Cutters | S-3A | |
VRC-30 DET.62 | Providers | C-2A |
CVW-17 (AA) USS SARATOGA (CV 60) May 6, 1992 - Nov.6, 1992 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-74 | Be-Devilers | F-14B | |
VF-103 | Sluggers | F-14B | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VA-35 | Black Panthers | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
HS-9 (*1) | Sea Griffins | SH-3H | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VX-1 DET. | Pioneers | ES-3A | |
VRC-40 DET. | Rawhides | C-2A | |
(*1) HS-9 disestablished on Apr.30, 1993 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) Mar.4, 1993 - Apr.8, 1993 Post-SLEP Shakedown Cruise in the Caribbean | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-74 (*1) | Be-Devilers | F-14B | |
VA-35 | Black Panthers | A-6E/KA-6D | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VRC-40 DET. | Rawhides | C-2A | |
HC-16 DET. (*1) | Bullfrogs | SH-3H | |
(*1) VF-74 disestablished on Apr.30, 1994 (*2) HC-16 disestablished on Apr.1, 1994 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS SARATOGA (CV 60) Jan.12, 1994 - Jun.24, 1994 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-103 | Sluggers (*3) | F-14B (*1) | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C (*2) | |
VA-35 (*4) | Black Panthers | A-6E | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VQ-6 DET.A | Black Ravens | ES-3A | |
VRC-40 DET.4 | Rawhides | C-2A | |
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CVW-17 (AA) USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Feb.6, 1996 - Mar.17, 1996 (NorLant) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-103 | Jolly Rogers | F-14B | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VA-75 | Sunday Punchers | A-6E | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VQ-6 DET.C | Black Ravens | ES-3A | |
VRC-40 DET.2 | Rawhides | C-2A |
CVW-17 (AA) USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Jun.28, 1996 - Dec.20, 1996 (Med) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-103 | Jolly Rogers | F-14B | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VA-75 (*1) | Sunday Punchers | A-6E | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails or Torchbearers | E-2C | |
614-616 | HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F HH-60H (*2) |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VQ-6 DET.C | Black Ravens | ES-3A | |
VRC-40 DET.2 | Rawhides | C-2A | |
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CVW-17 (AA) USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Jun.21, 2000 - Dec.19, 2000 (Med, Persian Gulf) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-103 | Jolly Rogers | F-14B | |
VFA-34 | Blue Blasters | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails | E-2C | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VRC-40 DET.4 | Rawhides | C-2A |
CVW-17 (AA) USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) Jun.7, 2004 - Dec.13, 2004 (Med, Persian Gulf) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VF-103 (*1) | Jolly Rogers | F-14B | |
VFA-34 | Blue Blasters | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VAQ-132 | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VS-30 | Diamondcutters | S-3B | |
VRC-40 DET.4 | Rawhides | C-2A | |
(*1) VF-103 redesignated VFA-103 Feb.1, 2005 |
CVW-17 (AA) USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Apr.4, 2006 - May 24, 2006 (Caribbean Sea) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-11 | Red Rippers | FA-18F | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18C | |
VAW-121 | Bluetails | E-2C NP | |
HS-7 | Dusty Dogs | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VS-22 | Checkmates | S-3B | |
VRC-40 DET. | Rawhides | C-2A |
CVW-17 (AA) USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Apr.7, 2008 - May 27, 2008 (Norfolk to San Diego around the Cape Horn) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-143 | Pukin' Dogs | FA-18E | |
VFA-103 | Jolly Rogers | FA-18F | |
VFA-83 | Rampagers | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-131 | Wildcats | FA-18C(N) | |
VAQ-132 (*1) | Scorpions | EA-6B | |
VAW-121 | Bluetails | E-2C NP | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VS-22 (*2) | Checkmates | S-3B | |
VRC-40 DET. | Rawhides | C-2A | |
(*1) VAQ-132 will transition to EA-18G in 2009. (*2) VS-32 disestablished on Jan.30, 2009. |
CVW-17 (AA) USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Jan.12, 2010 - Apr.12, 2010 Support Humanitarian Operations in Haiti and Norfolk to San Diego around the Cape Horn | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-81 (*2) | Sunliners | FA-18E | |
VAW-125 (*2) | Tigertails | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
HS-7 DET. (*1) | Dusty Dogs | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
HS-11 DET. (*1) | Dragon Slayers | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
HSC-9 DET. (*1) (*3) | Tridents | MH-60S | |
HSC-26 DET.3 (*1) (*3) | Chargers | MH-60S | |
HM-14 DET. (*1) (*3) | Vanguard | MH-53E | |
HM-15 DET. (*2) (*4) | Blackhawks | MH-53E | |
VRC-40 DET.3 | Rawhides | C-2A NP | |
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CVW-17 (AA) USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Nov.30, 2010 - Jun.15, 2011 (COMPTUEX, WestPac, North Arabian Sea) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18E | |
VFA-113 | Stingers | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-25 | Fist of the Fleet | FA-18C(N) | |
VAQ-134 | Garudas | EA-6B | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VRC-40 DET.3 | Rawhides | C-2A NP |
CVW-17 (AA) USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Nov.30, 2011 - May 23, 2012 (WestPac, CENTCOM AOR) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18E | |
VFA-113 | Stingers | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-25 | Fist of the Fleet | FA-18C(N) | |
VAQ-134 | Garudas | EA-6B | |
VAW-125 | Tigertails | E-2C NP | |
HS-15 | Red Lions | SH-60F/HH-60H | |
VRC-40 DET.5 | Rawhides | C-2A NP |
CVW-17 (NA) USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Aug.22, 2014 - Jun.4, 2015 (WestPac, CENTCOM AOR) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-81 | Sunliners | FA-18E | |
VFA-113 | Stingers | FA-18C(N) (*1) | |
VFA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | FA-18C(N) (*1) | |
VAQ-139 | Cougars | EA-18G | |
VAW-116 | Sun Kings | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HSC-15 | Red Lions | MH-60S | |
HSM-73 | Battle Cats | MH-60R | |
VRC-30 DET.1 | Providers | C-2A NP | |
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CVW-17 (NA) USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) Oct.6, 2017 - May 7, 2018 (U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet AOO) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VMFA-312 | Checkerboards | FA-18C(N) | |
VFA-113 | Stingers | FA-18E | |
VFA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | FA-18F | |
VAQ-139 | Cougars | EA-18G | |
VAW-116 | Sun Kings | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HSC-6 | Indians | MH-60S | |
HSM-73 | Battle Cats | MH-60R | |
VRC-30 DET.1 | Providers | C-2A |
CVW-17 (NA) USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Jun.8, 2020 - Feb.26, 2021 (U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet AOO) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | FA-18F | |
VFA-137 | Kestrels | FA-18E | |
VMFA-323 | Death Rattlers | FA-18C(N) | |
VAQ-139 | Cougars | EA-18G | |
VAW-116 | Sun Kings | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HSC-6 | Indians | MH-60S | |
HSM-73 | Battle Cats | MH-60R | |
VRC-30 DET.1 | Providers | C-2A |
CVW-17 (NA) USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Nov.28, 2022 - Jul.2, 2023 (U.S. 7th Fleet AOO) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | FA-18F | |
VFA-137 | Kestrels | FA-18E | |
VFA-146 | Blue Diamonds | FA-18E | |
VAQ-139 | Cougars | EA-18G | |
VAW-116 | Sun Kings | E-2C Hawkeye 2000 NP | |
HSC-6 | Indians | MH-60S | |
HSM-73 | Battle Cats | MH-60R | |
VRC-30 DET.1 | Providers | C-2A | |
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CVW-17 (NA) USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Mar.21, 2025 - (Indo-Pacific Deployment) | |||
Squadron | Aircraft | ||
VFA-22 | Fighting Redcocks | FA-18F | |
VFA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | FA-18E | |
VFA-137 | Kestrels | FA-18E | |
VFA-146 | Blue Diamonds | FA-18E | |
VAQ-139 | Cougars | EA-18G | |
VAW-121 | Bluetails | E-2D AR | |
HSC-6 | Indians | MH-60S | |
HSM-73 | Battle Cats | MH-60R | |
VRC-40 DET. | Rawhides | C-2A NP | |
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