Carrier Air Wing One
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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.
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Carrier Air Wing One | |
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Active | 1 July 1938 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Carrier air wing |
Part of | Naval Air Forces Atlantic |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Motto(s) | Primus et Principes (First and Foremost) |
Tail Code | AB |
Engagements | World War II Vietnam War Operation Formation Star Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (2) |
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Carrier Air Wing One is assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).