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The typical air wing aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier usually contains three FA-18 squadrons, one S-3 squadron, one EA-6B squadron, one E-2C squadron, and one helicopter squadron. You can find detailed information on each of these aircraft by clicking on the silhouette. That will take you to the Navy Fact File for that particular aircraft.
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CNATTU mission is to produce Sailors and Marines with the necessary FA-18 knowledge, skills, and abilities to function at the highest technical standards in naval aviation maintenance. Train the fleet! Supply the fleet with the highest quality trained aviation maintenance technicians so commands can perform their primary mission ashore, at sea and in combat.
CNATTU Lemoore’s primary objective is to produce FA-18 aviation maintenance professionals with the level of skill, character, and fighting spirit expected in the fleet. CNATTU Sailors and Marines (students and staff) will be held to the highest technical standards; they will be challenged physically and mentally while upholding the core values of the Navy and Marine Corps; "Honor, Courage and Commitment." CNATTU instructors ensure that our students are given all the resources required to succeed in their chosen professions. CNATTU Lemoore will produce the best trained maintainers the fleet has ever known. We understand, "The fleet expects nothing less."
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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) - was decommissioned in Mayport, Fla., March 23. After a 17 gun salute, USS John F. Kennedy Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Zecchin addressed the more than 5,000 guests, former commanding officers, city officials and distinguished visitors. In his speech, he described his feelings for the ship and the legacy of its crew. John F. Kennedy was towed from NS Mayport, and taken to NS Norfolk, instead of a mothball berth at the old Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, as originally planned on 26 July 2007, arriving at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. on 31 July 2007; formally decommissioned on 30 September 2007 and towed into the Port of Philadelphia to join other decommissioned ships at the Navy Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility 22 March 2008.
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USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, will be homeported in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash., effective July 15. The change was announced in an April 14 message from Vice Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., director of the Navy staff in Washington, D.C. Kitty Hawk will leave Yokosuka in May 2008 to turn over duties as the Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier to USS George Washington (CVN-73) in San Diego, California. Kitty Hawk arrived San Diego on 7 August 2008 and stayed in San Diego from 7 to 27 August 2008, departing San Diego on 28 August 2008 for Bremerton where the ship will be decommissioned Thursday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bremerton, Wash., Naval Base Kitsap’s Pier D., underway in the Eastern Pacific from 28 August to 1 September 2008, Kitty Hawk arrived at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton on 2 September 2008. About 900 Kitty Hawk Sailors and over 100 members will return to Japan in the embarked Carrier Strike Group 5 and Destroyer Squadron 15 staff members will return to Japan in September on George Washington, as will the 2,000 Sailors of Carrier Air Wing 5, which operates from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, when not embarked on the carrier. The remainder of Kitty Hawk's crew will return to the West Coast to decommission the ship in Bremerton, Wash., in early 2009.
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USS Enterprise (CVN-65), Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 53 - CVW-1 (AB)
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) commenced a 16-month Maintenance Work, Extended Drydock Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard on 11 April 2008. Big “E” pulled out of number 11 dry-dock March 27, 2009.
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CVN-65 CO - Captain Ron Horton, former Captain Lawernce Rice
CCSG 12 - Rear Adm. David H. Buss, former Commander Rear Adm. John N. Christenson, former Rear Adm. Daniel P. Holloway
CDS 2 - Commodore Captain Brad Williamson, former Captain Ralph L. Tindal, III, former Captain Clifford S. Sharpe
CVW-1 CO - Captain James “Hoser” Paulsen
Squadrons - VFA-211; VFA-136; VFA-86; VMFA 251; VAQ-137; VAW-123; VS-32; VRC-40; HS-11
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, hosted representatives of 11 nations Dec. 2-4 for the initial planning conference for the 37th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.
BALTOPS 2009 will take place in the Baltic Sea June 8-19, 2009 and is the largest international exercise organized in the Baltic.
The purpose of BALTOPS is to promote mutual understanding and maritime interoperability between U.S. Navy, NATO and Partnership for Peace (PFP) participants through a series of multilateral training exercises. Carrier Strike Group 12 is assigned as the primary planning, coordination and execution command for the exercise.
For the 2009 BALTOPS exercise, 12 countries are scheduled to participate: Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), San Diego, Calif. Oficial U. S. Navy Web Site - 56 - CVW-11 (NH)
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) completed upgrade and maintenance period by Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Naval Base San Diego, Calif. in January 2009, commencing in July 2008.
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CVN-68 CO - Captain Michael Manazir, former Ted N. Branch
CCSG 11 - Commander Rear Admiral John W. Miller, former Rear Admiral John Terence Blake
CDS 23 - Commodore Captain Troy Stoner, former Captain Adam Levitt
CVW-11 CO - Captain Bret C. Batchelder, former Captain Thomas M. Downing “Trim”, former Captain Hal C. Murdock, former Captain David B. Woods
Squadrons - VFA-97; VFA-81; VFA-14; VFA-41; VAW-117; VAQ-135; HS-6; VRC-30 DET.3
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 57 - CVW-7 (AG)
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CVN-69 CO - Captain Dee Mewbourne, former Dan Cloyd, former Charles E. Smith
CCSG 8 - Commander Rear Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, former Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, former Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers
CDS 28 - Commodore Captain Mark Sedlacek, former Capt. Ann C. Phillips, former Capt. Michael T. Franken
CVW-7 CO - Captain Scott “Sterno” Stearney, former Calvin H. Craig, former Captain Scott A. Stearney, former Captain Harold F. Bishop III
Squadrons - VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131; VAQ-140; VAW-121; VRC-40; HS-5
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Bremerton, Wash. Official U. S. Navy Web - 58 - Revised 15 August 2009
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) transited the James River en route to a pier-side dock on 9 May 2007, after completing an 18-month dry dock period at Northrop Grumman Newport News will conduct a homeport change to San Diego after completing RCOH in 2009 at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard.
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CVN-70 CO - Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, former Captain Walter E. Carter, Jr.
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USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 59 - CVW-8 (AJ)
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is scheduled to complete RCOH in 2009. Towed from Naval Station Norfolk to its birthplace of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corp., Newport News, Virginia for the third Nimtz Class aircraft carrier to conduct a major mid-life Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) commencing on 11 November 2005, where she will be completely refitted, and the nuclear fuel that powers the Nimitz-class carrier will be replenished in a period of 3 1/2 years (commencing planning for 2005’s RCOH upon return from her second around-the-world deployment and home port transfer from Bremerton, Washington, upon conclusion of her six-month deployment from 13 January to 31 July 2005).
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CVN-71 CO - Captain Ladd Wheeler, former Captain J.R. Haley
CCSG 2 - Rear Adm. Frank Pandolfe, former Rear Adm. Michael Vitale, former Rear Adm. James A. Winnefeld
CDS 22 - Commodore Captain Christopher W. Grady
CVW- 8 CO - Captain Kevin J. Kovacich, former Captain Daniel N. Dixon, USN
Squadrons - VFA-15; VFA-87; VFA-213; VFA-31; VAW-124; VAQ-141; HS-3
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Everett, Wash. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 60 - CVW-2 (NE)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) off-loaded ordnance in preparation for a scheduled Planned Incremental Period (PIA) in the Eastern Pacific from 6 to 9 April 2009 in the Eastern Pacific.
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CVN-72 CO - Captain Patrick D. Hall, former Captain C. Andrew McCawley
CCSG 9 - Commander Rear Adm. Scott Swift, former Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, former Rear Admiral John W. Goodwin
CDS 9 - Commodore Captain James T. Loeblein, former Captain Jeffrey A. Harley
CVW-2 - CO - Captain Alton E. Ross, Jr., former Captain John C. Aquilino, former Captain Matthew L. Klunder
Squadrons - VFA-2; VFA-151; VFA-137; VFA-34; VAQ-131; VAW-116; HS-2; HSL-47
USS George Washington (CVN-73 - Yokosuka, Japan Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 61 - CVW-5 (NF)
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CVN-73 CO – Captain David A. Lausman, Captain J.R. Haley, former Captain David C. Dykhoff
CCSG 5 - Commander Rear Adm. Kevin M. Donegan, former Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren
CDS 15 - Captain Charles F. Williams, former Captain Mark Montgomery, former Captain Robert P. Girrier
CVW-5 CO - Captain Michael S. White
Squadrons - VFA-102; VFA-27; VFA-192; VFA-195; VAQ-136; VAW-115; HS-14; VRC-30 DET.5
Home Port transfer to Yokosuka, Japan and UNITAS 49-08
Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN-73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF). Brazil, Argentina and the United States conducted UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). After approximately two months, the ship continued on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 returned to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut remained in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17 (AA) and CCSG-8 returned to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 (AG) stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment. GW relieved Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii between 7 to 27 August 2008, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 ended (April 7 to 27 May 2008) and approximately the US Navy's 790th carrier FWFD.
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) with her crew of approximately 5,500 Sailors departed San Diego Aug. 21, to begin her journey to Yokosuka, Japan to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.
Commanded by Capt. John R. Haley, GW became the flagship for the Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren last week after he and his staff moved to GW from Kitty Hawk.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2008) Rear Admiral Kawamura of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s Escort Flotilla One arrives in a MH-60S helicopter onboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Kawamura is meeting with fellow senior naval officers a day before the ship’s anticipated arrival in Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington is transiting to Japan where the ship will replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2008) – Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN-73) form the phrase “Hajimemashite,” which means “nice to meet you” in Japanese, as they arrive at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. The GW and Carrier Air Wing 5 team will be operating from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier which will upgrade the Navy’s ability to preserve regional security and stability in the Western Pacific.
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USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), San Diego, Calif. Official - 62 - CVW-9 (NG)
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CVN-73 CO – Captain David A. Lausman, Captain J.R. Haley, former Captain David C. Dykhoff
CCSG 5 - Commander Rear Adm. Kevin M. Donegan, former Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren
CDS 15 - Captain Charles F. Williams, former Captain Mark Montgomery, former Captain Robert P. Girrier
CVW-5 CO - Captain Michael S. White
Squadrons - VFA-102; VFA-27; VFA-192; VFA-195; VAQ-136; VAW-115; HS-14; VRC-30 DET.5
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 63 - CVW-3 (AC)
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USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) completed upgrade and maintenance period by Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. Commenced sea trials in the Western Atlantic on 12 February 2009, returning Feb. 14 after completing two days of sea trials. Truman completed her shipyard stay on schedule and on budget, returning to Norfolk with numerous repairs, improvements and upgrades to ship's systems and the shipboard environment.
CVN-74 CO - Captain Joseph Kuzmick, former Captain Bradley E. Johanson
CCSG 3 - Rear. Adm. Patrick Driscoll, former Commander Rear Adm. Mark I. Fox, former Rear Admiral William E. Gortney
CDS 21 - Commodore Captain Kerry S. Gilpin, former Captain Michael J. Salvato
CVW-9 CO - Captain Chris Murray, former Captain Sterling G. Gilliam Jr., former Captain William R. Massey
Squadrons – VFA-154; VFA-146; VFA-147; VMFA-323; VAQ-138; VS-31; VAW-112; HS-8; VRC-30
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), San Diego, Calif. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - 64 - CVW-14 (NK)
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CVN-76 CO - Captain Kenneth J. Norton, former Captain Terry Kraft
CCSG 7 - Commander Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, former Rear Admiral James P. Wisecup, former Rear Adm. Charles W. Martoglio, former Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller
CDS 7 - Commodore Captain William J. Nault, USN Captain Michael M. Gilday
CVW-14 CO - Captain Richard W. Butler, former Captain Craig B. Williams
Squadrons – VFA-22; VFA-25; VFA-113; VFA-115; VAQ-139; VAW-113; HS-4; VRC-30
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), Norfolk, Va.
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USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is the 10th and final NIMITZ - class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. Although officially a NIMITZ - class carrier, the GEORGE H. W. BUSH differs significantly from the other ships in her class, even from the RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76).
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The Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush will be commissioned Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) will decommission in Bremerton, Washington on the 29 January 2009, maintaining 11 commissioned US Aircraft Carriers. President George W. Bush will deliver the principal address. Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch, daughter of the ship’s namesake, is the ship’s sponsor. In the time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!" Capt. Kevin O'Flaherty, from Los Angeles, Calif., and a 1981 Naval Academy graduate, will become the ship’s first commanding officer, leading a crew of more than 5,500 men and women, including embarked air wing personnel. George H. W. Bush will be initially homeported in Norfolk, Va., assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), Northfolk, V. - 65th - Underway Periods and Deployments
The 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
CVN-77 - Captain ?, former Captain Kevin E. O'Flaherty
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Shore/Land and Carrier Capable
CACCLW [Commander, Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing]
Carrier Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron—VAQRON
COMVAQWINGPAC [Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific]
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
VMO - Marine Observation Squadron
Shore/Land and Carrier Capable
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron—CARAEWRON
VAQ-139 VAQ-140 VAQ-141 VAQ-142 VAQ-209
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron
CFLSW [Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing]
COMFLELOGSUPPWING [Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing]
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron—FLELOGSUPPRON
CFLSW [Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing]
Sea Control Squadron—SEACONRON
Fighter Squadron Composite, Naval Reserve Squadron
CNATRA [Chief of Naval Air Training]
Training Squadron
Marine Attack Training Squadron
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron
COMOPTEVFOR [Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force]
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
CPRW-2 [Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TWO]
CPRW-5 [Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing FIVE]
CPRW-10 [Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN]
CPRW-11 [Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN]
Patrol Squadron
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*Disestablished and Reserve