Carrier Air Wing CVW-17 Patch – with Hook and Loop

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Carrier Air Wing CVW-17 PatchAviators! Enjoy this beautifully embroidered patch of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). You'll love displaying or wearing it on a flight suit or jacket!3.5"x 4" patchEmbroideredHook and Loop BackingUS Naval Aviator Owned BusinessCarrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17), is a United States Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The air wing is attached to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.MissionTo conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of eight air wing squadrons and one detachment 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