Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), is a United States Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The air wing is attached to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) [ 1 ]

The mission of Carrier Air Wing EIGHT (CVW-8) is to conduct offensive air operations from the deck of USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) against both land and sea targets,...

CVW-8 embarked again aboard the Theodore Roosevelt in March 1995 and operated in the Mediterranean Sea, North Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Adriatic Sea. CVW-8 responded to threats from Iraq by conducting joint operations with the Royal Jordanian Air Force and also enforced No-Fly Zones over Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of Operation Deny Flight.

8大隊是建立于1951年9月服役至今的舰载机大队，当时称为第8舰载航空聯隊（CVG-8，这是第二个舰载带着CVG-8称号的聯隊；第一个CVG-8存在于1943年6月到1945年11月） [1] 大部分中队为储备中队。 在1951-52年，8大隊进行了首次部署到地中海上的 塔拉瓦号。 直到1957年，該隊 航空母舰 珊瑚海号, 尚普兰号和无畏号上完成3次部署，在1957年末部署到试航的美国海军航空母舰 突击者号。 接下来的一年中，則部署到福雷斯特号上。 直到1966年中，第8舰载航空聯隊部 …

On 20 December 1963, CVG-8 was redesignated Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8). The air wing was reassigned to the much smaller Essex class carrier USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) in 1966, which necessitated...

As Deputy Commander, he completed the maiden operational deployment onboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) supporting SIXTH Fleet operations. As of August 6, 2024, he has assumed command of CVW-8....

The task of Carrier Air Wing EIGHT (CVW-8) is to conduct offensive air operations against both land and sea targets, and provide for Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) defense and...

Explore the elite flying force of Carrier Air Wing 8, the US Navys premier naval aviation unit. Discover the wings storied history, advanced aircraft, and specialized squadrons, including the Black Lions of VF-213 and the Red Rippers of VFA-11. Learn about the critical role CW-8 plays in global naval operations and defense strategies.

美国海军第8舰载机联队 (cvw-8)，是一个美国海军舰载航空兵部队。联队基地在弗吉尼亚州欧西安那海军航空站，驻扎在航空母舰乔治·沃克·布什号上。 联队基地在弗吉尼亚州欧西安那海军航空站，驻扎在航空母舰乔治·沃克·布什号上。

2025年3月3日 · The History and Evolution of Carrier Air Wing Eight. Carrier Air Wing Eight traces its roots back to World War II, where it was initially established as Carrier Air Group 8 in 1943. Throughout its history, CVW-8 has participated in numerous significant conflicts, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and more recently, Operation Desert Storm and various operations in the Middle East.