The "GW" was commissioned on 04 July 1992 and has served the Atlantic Fleet during her tenure. She is named after the founding father and carries the nickname "The Spirit of Freedom". She saw the VA-34 Blue Blasters on their last deployment in 1996 and has since done a "quick turn" to accomodate CVW-17 which is home-based at NAS Oceana, VA. The USS Washington is home-ported at NAS Norfolk, VA and this patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the commemorative patch for CVN-73 (USS George Washington) for their 1992 'SHAKEDOWN' cruise. It depicts a bust of Washington with the F/A-18 Hornet shown also. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 1994 maiden cruise patch for CVN-73 (USS George Washington). It shows a attractive mermaid with the Med in the background and states, "The Adventure Begins". Nice patch!!

This is the 2003 Med Cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. It shows the country of IRAQ colored in the colors of the American Flag. Awesome patch!!

This is the felix patch created for the 2003 Med Cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. It shows the country of IRAQ colored in the colors of the American Flag. Awesome patch!!

VF-103 created this patch in order to commemmorate the tragedy that occurred over in Yemen. This was a summer Med cruise for the GW that operated in the Med Sea and Persian Gulf.

VF-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat in January 1983. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. This patch was created for their 2002 Med/Persian Gulf Cruise for OEF and OSW.

This is the cruise patch created for CVN-73/CVW-7/VF-11 "Red Rippers" for their 2004 Arabian Gulf Cruise. It also lists all the other squadrons that were on that boat. It has the familiar shape and design of "Clifford, the Big Red Dog" and says "I'm Lovin' It!".

This is the cruise patch created for CVN-73/CVW-7/VF-11 "Red Rippers" for their 2004 Arabian Gulf Cruise. It also lists all the other squadrons that were on that boat. It has the familiar shape and design of the "Jack Daniels Black Label" found on the unofficial beverage of choice.

This is the cruise patch created for CVN-73/CVW-7/VF-143 "Pukin Dogs" for their 2004 Arabian Gulf Cruise. It also lists all the other squadrons that were on that boat. It has the familiar shape of the boat and the eaglehead.

This is the "pentagon-shaped" memorial patch for CVN-73 and Airwing 17's OEF Cruise in 2002.

This is the shield-shaped cruise patch for the USS George Washington (CVN-73) and Airwing 17 for their 2002 Med-Persian Gulf Cruise for OEF and OSW.

This is the cruise patch created for CVN-73 & CVW-7 for their 2006 Arabian Gulf cruise. Nice patch, it also lists all the other squadrons attached to the airwing and ship that were on that deployment.

(Obtained from the squadron supplier): This is one of the cruise patches created by CVN-73 and CVW-5 for their 2008 WESTPAC CRUISE and says "G.W. FIRST RIDE" in gold letters with the profile of George Washington. Only received a VERY small quantity (trying to get more), but please don't be upset if they sell out before I can update the site!

This is the 2011 WestPac cruise patch for CVN-73/CVW-5 that says 'Last 4-Blade Cruise'.

This is the cruise patch created for CVN-73/CVW-5 for their 2010 Summer "Patrol" (CRUISE is marked through). It says "A Complete Circus...with Clowns" along the bottom and shows a clown and dancing bear on the flight deck.

This is the 2015 "Last Cruise" patch for the CVN-73/CVW-5 Airwing.

The "GW" was commissioned on 04 July 1992 and has served the Atlantic Fleet during her tenure. She is named after the founding father and carries the nickname "The Spirit of Freedom". This patch is for the new designation, the "Carrier Strike Group".

(From the Squadron Supplier): This is the 2011 commemorative "flap" patch created by CVN-73 and CVW-5 celebrating 100 years of Naval Aviation. Neat patch and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 100 Traps patch for the CVN-73 USS George Washington and does not have velcro attached.

This is the 200 Traps patch for the CVN-73 USS George Washington and does not have velcro attached.

This is the 300 Traps patch for the CVN-73 USS George Washington and does not have velcro attached.

This is the 400 Traps patch for the CVN-73 USS George Washington and does not have velcro attached.

This is for the set of 4 Traps patches for the CVN-73 USS George Washington and they do not have velcro attached.