Carrier Air Wing 1
| Carrier Air Wing One | |
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CVW-1 Insignia
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| Active | 1 July 1938 - Present |
| Country |
 United States of America
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| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Carrier Air Wing |
| Part of | Naval Air Forces Atlantic |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
| Tail Code | AB |
| Engagements |
World War II Vietnam War Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (2) |
Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) is a United States Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, with most of its various squadrons also home based at NAS Oceana. Additional squadrons are based at Naval Station Norfolk/Chambers Field, Virginia; Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina; Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington; and Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. Carrier Air Wing One is not currently assigned to an aircraft carrier.
To conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of seven air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare including; Interception and destruction of enemy aircraft and missiles in all-weather conditions to establish and maintain local air superiority. All-weather offensive air-to-surface attacks, Detection, localization, and destruction of enemy ships and submarines to establish and maintain local sea control. Aerial photographic, sighting, and electronic intelligence for naval and joint operations. Airborne early warning service to fleet forces and shore warning nets. Airborne electronic countermeasures. In-flight refueling operations to extend the range and the endurance of air wing aircraft and Search and rescue operations.
CVW-1 consists of 9 Squadrons
Carrier Air Wing One has been in existence longer than any other Navy carrier air wing. Since its establishment on 1 July 1938, CVW-1 has served aboard twenty different aircraft carriers, made 42 major deployments, and had a majority of the East Coast squadrons as members of the Navy’s "First and Foremost." CVW-1 was originally the "Ranger Air Group", serving aboard USS Ranger during the early years of carrier aviation. The air wing also operated aboard all three carriers in commission at that time - USS Langley, USS Lexington, and USS Saratoga.
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