Carrier Air Wing 14
| CVW-14 | |
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 CVW-14 Insignia
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| Active | July 1950 – 2013 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Carrier air wing |
| Part of | United States Pacific Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
| Tail Code | NK |
| Engagements |
Korean War Vietnam War Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Desert Strike Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Northern Edge |
Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14), is a United States Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.
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.
During the 2011 deployment the following squadrons were assigned to CVW-14: There are no squadrons currently assigned to CVW-14
Attack Carrier Air Wing 14 was established at Naval Air Station Miramar, CA in July 1950. CVW-14 was part of the country's military response to the outbreak of the Korean War and made its first deployment aboard the USS Kearsarge.
In August 1964, while embarked aboard USS Constellation, CVW-14 conducted the first air strikes against North Vietnam. Subsequent combat deployments were made aboard USS Ranger, USS Constellation and USS Enterprise. On 27 January 1973, Air Wing 14 squadrons flew the last combat sorties of the Vietnam War. In June 1973, CVW-14 became the first operational air wing to receive the F-14A Tomcat. In September 1974, CVW-14 deployed aboard USS Enterprise for its first peacetime deployment in ten years. On 29 April 1975, CVW-14 was again involved in Vietnam, providing support and air cover for the evacuation of U.S. personnel from South Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind.
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