USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67) Commissioned : Sep.7, 1968


(Last update on Jan.18, 2012)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Nov.2, 1968 - Dec.16, 1968 (Shakedown cruise : Guantanamo)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-83RampagersA-4C
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4C
(GE)7xx
VAW-121 DET.67GriffinsE-1B
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B


Shakedown Availability
Dec.16, 1968 - Feb.15, 1969
at Newport News Shipbuilding


(Last update on Jan.16, 2019)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Feb.17, 1969 - Mar.18, 1969
(extensive type training exercises in the Virginia capes operating area)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-83RampagersA-4C
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4C
500
VA-95Green LizardsA-4C
600
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
700
VAW-121 DET.67GriffinsE-1B
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsUH-2C


(Last update on Jan.16, 2019)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Apr.5, 1969 - Dec.21, 1969 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-83RampagersA-4C
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4C
500
VA-95 (*1)Green LizardsA-4C
601-605
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
650-652
VAH-10 DET.67VikingsKA-3B
751-753
VAQ-33 DET.67Night HawksEA-1F
771-774
VAW-121 DET.67GriffinsE-1B
(JQ)xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B
(HU)04-06
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsUH-2C
(*1) VA-95 disestablished on May 1, 1970


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
Jan.30, 1970 - May 23, 1970
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Jan.3, 2018)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Sep.14, 1970 - Mar.1, 1971 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A/B
600
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
610
VAQ-131LancersKA-3B/EKA-3B
750
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2B
(HU)24-26
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsHH-2D


(Last update on Jun.29, 2011)
CVWR-20 (AF)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Aug.10, 1971 - Aug.20, 1971 (WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-201HuntersF-8H
200
VF-202SuperheatsF-8H
300
VA-203Blue DolphinsA-4L
400
VA-204River RattlersA-4L
500
VA-205Green FalconsA-4L
600
VFP-206HawkeyesRF-8G
610
VAQ-208JockeysKA-3B
700
VAW-207.E-1B
(AB)010
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsHH-2D


(Last update on Dec.30, 2020)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Nov.18, 1971 - May 10, 1972 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500-505
510-512
520-522
530-533
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A
A-6B
A-6C
KA-6D
600-603
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
610-612
VAQ-135 DET.4Black RavensEKA-3B
750-753
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2B
010-012
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsHH-2D


(Last update on Aug.26, 2015)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Aug. 1972 - Aug. 1972 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A/B/KA-6D
600
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
610
VAQ-135 DET.4Black RavensEKA-3B
750
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2B
010
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsHH-2D


(Last update on Aug.24, 2011)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Sep. 1972 - Oct.6, 1972 (NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A/B/KA-6D
600
RVAH-14EaglesRA-5C
610
VAQ-135 DET.4Black RavensEKA-3B
750
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2B
010
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsHH-2D
Participated :
NATO Exercise Strong Express


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
Nov.1, 1972 - Jan.5, 1973
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Jan.15, 2025)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
Apr.16, 1973 - Dec.1, 1973 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-4B
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-4B
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500-506
510-512
520-522
530-533
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A
A-6B (*2)
A-6C
KA-6D
601-603
RVAH-11CheckertailsRA-5C
610-612
VAQ-135 DET.4 (*1)Black RavensEKA-3B
610-612
VAQ-130 DET.1 (*1)ZappersEKA-3B
750-753
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2B
010-013
HC-2 DET.67Fleet AngelsSH-3G
780
VRC-40 DET.RawhidesC-1A
(*1) VAQ-135DET.4 redesignated VAQ-130DET.1 on Aug.25, 1973
(*2) A-6B 152616/AB-512
exploded and crashed on a target range near Palma, Spain,
perhaps due to premature detonation of bombs on Jul.3, 1973.

(Last update on Jan.15, 2025)


Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA)
Mar.1, 1974 - Nov.25, 1974
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


Redesignated CV 67 : Dec.1, 1974



(Last update on Aug.3, 2011)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Apr.7, 1975 - May 12, 1975
(local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A/C/KA-6D
600
VS-21Fighting RedtailsS-3A
620
RVAH-1TigersRA-5C
700
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
750
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C
000, 010-016
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D


(Last update on Apr.26, 2017)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jun.28, 1975 - Jan.27, 1976 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6A/C/KA-6D
600
VS-21Fighting RedtailsS-3A
700
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
750
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C
000, 010-016
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D

(Last update on Apr.26, 2017)


(Last update on Jul.11, 2012)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jun. 1976 - Jul. 1976 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6E/KA-6D
600
VFP-63 DET.2Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
610
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
700
VS-32MaulersS-3A
730
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D
010
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C


(Last update on Aug.29, 2007)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Sep.2, 1976 - Nov.9, 1976 (NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6E/KA-6D
600
VFP-63 DET.2Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
610
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
700
VS-32MaulersS-3A
730
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D
010
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C

(Last update on Mar.24, 2010)


(Last update on Jun.9, 2021)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jan.15, 1977 - Aug.1, 1977 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7B
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7B
500-510
520-523
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6E
KA-6D
601-603
VFP-63 DET.2Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
610
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
700-707, 710-711
VS-32MaulersS-3A
730-737
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D
010-013
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C


(Last update on Jun.23, 2021)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jun.29, 1978 - Feb.8, 1979 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7E
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7E
500-507, 510-511
520-523
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6E
KA-6D
610
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
621-623
VFP-63 DET.2Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
700
VS-32MaulersS-3A
730
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3D
010
VAW-125TorchbearersE-2C
(JQ)xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B


Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA)
Mar.7, 1979 - Dec.5, 1979
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Mar.22, 2023)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Aug.4, 1980 - Mar.28, 1981 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46ClansmenA-7E
400
VA-72Blue HawksA-7E
500-507, 510-511
520-523
VA-34Blue BlastersA-6E
KA-6D
610-613
VAQ-138Yellow JacketsEA-6B
700-707, 710-711
VS-32MaulersS-3A
730-735
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-3H
010-013
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
(JQ)18
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B

(Last update on Mar.22, 2023)


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
Apr.30, 1981 - Aug.3, 1981
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Feb.4, 2009)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Oct.29, 1981 - Dec.11, 1981 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-138Yellow JacketsEA-6B
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A


(Last update on Nov.9, 2005)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jan.4, 1982 - Jul.14, 1982 (Med, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-138Yellow JacketsEA-6B
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A

(Last update on Nov.9, 2005)


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
Oct.15, 1982 - Feb.10, 1983
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Mar.21, 2009)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Apr.26, 1983 - Jul.1, 1983 (NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E/KA-6D
540
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-137RooksEA-6B
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A

(Last update on Mar.21, 2009)


(Last update on May 7, 2025)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Sep.27, 1983 - May 2, 1984 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
500-507, 510-511
513-517
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E
KA-6D
540-547, 550-551, 553-557
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E (*2)
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-137RooksEA-6B
610-615
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700-707, 710-711
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A
(JQ)17
VQ-2 DET. (*1)BatmenEA-3B
146455/JQ-17
(*1) VQ-2 DET. EA-3B 146455/JQ-17
deployed aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
from 31 October 1983 to early November 1983.
(*2) VA-85 A-6E 152915/AC-556
shot down by Syrian SAM‑7 during bombing run on 4 December 1983,
near Zouk Mkael/Kfar Salwan, 15 Miles East of Beirut, Lebanon.


Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA)
Sep.9, 1984 - Sep.20, 1985
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Nov.8, 2023)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Aug.18, 1986 - Mar.2, 1987 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14TophattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
3xx
VA-66 DET.WaldosA-7E
500-507, 510-511
514-517
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E
KA-6D
540-547, 550-553
VMA(AW)-533HawksA-6E
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-140PatriotsEA-6B
610-615
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700-707, 710-711
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A
(JQ)14, 16
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B

(Last update on Nov.8, 2023)


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
May 1, 1987 - Aug.17, 1987
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Aug.2, 1988 - Feb.1, 1989 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14TophattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E/KA-6D
540
VMA(AW)-533HawksA-6E
600-603
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
604-607
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3A


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
Mar.11, 1989 - Jun.14, 1989
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Aug.15, 1990 - Mar.28, 1991 (Desert Shield & Desert Storm)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14TophattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-46 (*1)ClansmenA-7E
400
VA-72 (*1)Blue HawksA-7E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E/KA-6D
600
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
620
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3B
(*1) VA-46 and VA-72 disestablished on Jun.30, 1991

(Last update on Oct.15, 2014)


Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
May 28, 1991 - Oct.1, 1991
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Mar.26, 2002)
CVW-3 (AC)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Oct.7, 1992 - Apr.7, 1993 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14TophattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VFA-37BullsFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-105GunslingersFA-18C(N)
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6E
600
VAW-126SeahawksE-2C
610
HS-7Dusty DogsSH-3H
620
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
700
VS-22CheckmatesS-3B
45, 47
VRC-40 DET.1RawhidesC-2A


Complex Overhaul (COH)
Sep.13, 1993 - Sep.13, 1995
at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Oct.19, 2022)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
May 17, 1996 - Jul.26, 1996 (NorLant, Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-14A
200
VF-14TophattersF-14A
300
VFA-15ValionsFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-87Golden WarriorsFA-18C(N)
600
VAW-124Bear AcesE-2C
610
HS-3TridentsSH-60F/HH-60H
620
VAQ-141ShadowhawksEA-6B
700
VS-24ScoutsS-3B
xx
VRC-40 DET.4RawhidesC-2A


(Last update on Apr.24, 2024)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Nov.5, 1996 - Dec.13, 1996 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-14A
200
VF-14TophattersF-14A
300
VFA-15ValionsFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-87Golden WarriorsFA-18C(N)
600
VAW-124Bear AcesE-2C
610
HS-3TridentsSH-60F/HH-60H
620
VAQ-141ShadowhawksEA-6B
700
VS-24ScoutsS-3B
xx
VRC-40 DET.4RawhidesC-2A
CVW-8 deployed aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
from Nov.11 to Dec.12, 1996.


(Last update on Apr.15, 2026)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Apr.29, 1997 - Oct.28, 1997 (Med, Persian Gulf)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-14A
200
VF-14TophattersF-14A
300
VFA-15ValionsFA-18C(N) (*1)
400
VFA-87Golden WarriorsFA-18C(N)
600
VAW-124Bear AcesE-2C
610
HS-3TridentsSH-60F/HH-60H
620
VAQ-141ShadowhawksEA-6B
700
VS-24ScoutsS-3B
762, 767
VQ-6 DET.ABlack RavensES-3A
159394/AJ-762
159391/AJ-767
45, 54
VRC-40 DET.4RawhidesC-2A
162178/45
1621xx/54
(*1) VFA-15 FA-18C(N) 164666/AJ-306
crashed while performing low-level aerobatics
75 miles North East of Raysut, Oman
in the wall of so-called 'Star Wars Canyon' Sept 14, 1997


Extensive repairs and Maintenance
Nov.1997 - Feb.1998
at Naval Station Mayport


(Last update on Jul.10, 2002)
CVW-1 (AB)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Sep.22, 1999 - Mar.19, 2000 (Med, Persian Gulf)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-14B
200
VMFA-251ThunderboltsFA-18C(N)
300
VFA-82MaraudersFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-86SidewindersFA-18C
500
VAQ-137RooksEA-6B
600
VAW-123ScrewtopsE-2C
610
HS-11Dragon SlayersSH-60F/HH-60H
700
VS-32MaulersS-3B
xx
VRC-40 DET.2RawhidesC-2A

(Last update on Mar.2, 2011)


Four-month upgrade and Maintenance
Mid Aug. 2000 - Dec.18, 2000
at Naval Station Mayport


(Last update on Feb.11, 2026)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Feb.7, 2002 - Aug.17, 2002 (JTFEX (*1), Med, North Arabian Sea (*2))
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-143Pukin' DogsF-14B
200
VF-11Red RippersF-14B
300
VFA-136Night HawksFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-131WildcatsFA-18C(N)
500
VAQ-140PatriotsEA-6B
600
VAW-121BluetailsE-2C
610
HS-5Night DippersSH-60F/HH-60H
700
VS-31TopcatsS-3B
41, 52
VRC-40 DET.3RawhidesC-2A
(*1) Feb.7 - Feb.15 : Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of North Carolina and Florida
(*2) Feb.16 - Aug.17 : Med, North Arabian Sea

(Last update on Feb.11, 2026)


nine month upgrade and Maintenance
Extended Service Repair Availability (ESRA)
Jan.6, 2003 - Oct. 2003
at Naval Station Mayport


(Last update on Jun.6, 2018)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Jun.7, 2004 - Dec.13, 2004 (Med, Persian Gulf)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-103 (*1)Jolly RogersF-14B
200
VFA-34Blue BlastersFA-18C(N)
300
VFA-83RampagersFA-18C(N)
400
VFA-81SunlinersFA-18C
500
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
600
VAW-125TigertailsE-2C Hawkeye 2000
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-60F/HH-60H
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3B
45, 54
VRC-40 DET.4RawhidesC-2A
(*1) VF-103 redesignated VFA-103 Feb.1, 2005


Decommissioned : Aug.1, 2007
at Naval Station Norfolk