Mission To conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare.
About Us The carrier air wing's mission includes the 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. Sponsorship Welcome Aboard. Congratulations on your orders to Carrier Air Wing Five " Team Badman." You will be assigned a sponsor who will help you make a smooth transition to the command and the local area. Your sponsor's name and contact information will be provided to you in your welcome aboard message from the Commanding Officer. Sponsorship email: cvw-5sponsorship@us.navy.mil Ombudsman Name: Mrs. Keleigh Schmucker Ombudsman email: cag5ombudsman@gmail.com CVW-5 WELCOME TO JAPAN CVW-5 WELCOME ABOARD MyNavyHR PCS Guide