CVW 17 Carrier Air Wing (U.S. Navy) Black Coffee Mug

The CVW 17 Carrier Air Wing is a naval aviation unit within the United States Navy. It consists of multiple squadrons that operate from an aircraft carrier, specifically the USS Nimitz. The wing's primary role includes conducting offensive air operations, defensive combat operations, and providing support to friendly ground forces. The CVW 17's aircraft inventory includes fighters like the F/A-18E Super Hornet, electronic warfare planes such as the EA-18G Growler, helicopters for antisubmarine warfare and search and rescue missions, and fixed-wing surveillance platforms. This versatile air wing is deployed worldwide to safeguard national security interests and maintain freedom of the seas.