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Official CVN-69 USS Eisenhower VAQ-140 VAW-121 VFA-103 2023 Cruise Patch — When Ike Deploys, the Whole Air Wing Goes to Work
One ship, multiple squadrons, and a whole lot of ordnance.
This 2023 cruise patch commemorates the deployment of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and elements of its embarked carrier air wing, including VAQ-140 “Patriots” (EA-18G Growler electronic attack), VAW-121 “Bluetails” (E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning), and VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers” (F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighters). USS Eisenhower is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that has been projecting American power across the world’s oceans since 1977. The 2023 deployment saw Ike and her air wing operate in some of the most demanding maritime environments on the planet, providing combat air patrol, strike operations, electronic warfare, and airborne command and control to support national security objectives. A cruise patch like this represents the shared sacrifice, camaraderie, and operational intensity of months at sea — a badge of honor for everyone who sailed on Ike.
Perfect For: CVN-69 USS Eisenhower crew and veterans, VAQ-140 Patriots, VAW-121 Bluetails, VFA-103 Jolly Rogers personnel, 2023 deployment veterans, and anyone who served aboard Ike and her air wing.
CVN-69 — Ike likes to deploy heavy.
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