This is the version of the "Eagle Swoop" with the white background that is famous for the CVW-17 insignia. Not only is it colorful, but it represents the abilities of the airwing to be able to "swoop" in and attack an enemy with surprise.

This is the version of the "Eagle Swoop" with the dark blue background that is famous for the CVW-17 insignia. Not only is it colorful, but it represents the abilities of the airwing to be able to "swoop" in and attack an enemy with surprise.

This is the desert version of the "Eagle Swoop" that is famous for the CVW-17 insignia. It represents the abilities of the airwing to be able to "swoop" in and attack an enemy with surprise.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the blue/yellow version of the CVW-17 INTELLIGENCE Department patch. It depicts the Earth being monitored with the Airwing Logo on a blue background, yellow border, and has yellow velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the black version of the CVW-17 INTELLIGENCE Department patch that says KEYBOARD WARRIOR (bottom) and depicts a soldier pointing a keyboard (instead of an AR-15). This patch does come with velcro attached.

This is the black-white version of the Airwing 17 (CVW-17) bullet patch. It is small (see dimensions above) and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the black-orange version of the Airwing 17 (CVW-17) bullet patch. It is small (see dimensions above) and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the large, blue-white version of the Airwing 17 (CVW-17) bullet patch and does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created for CVW-17 and CVN-68 since they were deployed and underway over the 2022 Christmas Holidays. It used the famous Dr. Seuss' *GRINCH*, showing him stealing the Christmas Tree which says "HOW THE PRC STOLE CHRISTMAS" (not sure of the backstory on this one). This patch was created to commemorate that event and does NOT come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created for CVW-17 for the beginning of their 2022 WESTPAC Cruise. The backstory: CVW-17 was supposed to get onboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) for C2X in late September when we got word that there was JP-5 contamination in the water as they transited from Bremerton to San Diego. Squadron personnel were assured that the water was safe to drink, therefore we all headed to "San Dog" on schedule. When we got to the pier/ship, there were water buffalos on the pier because the potable water was still contaminated and smelling like fuel. Each day we stayed in San Diego, they tested the water and flushed the systems until it was “safe”. Meanwhile, we were caught doing special inspections in port with some squadrons sending people back to Lemoore to do "specials" just to fly them back to SD. We were in port for at least an extra 7-8 days just burning through cash to NOT stay onboard....eating, partying, and definitely not drinking the water. Eventually we got underway and there was still a small hint of fuel smell in the water that eventually subsided. This patch was created to commemorate that event and DOES come with velcro attached.

This is the CVW-17 Cruise patch depicting when they went "Around the Horn" (south of Africa). It lists VAW-121, VFA-131, VFA-103, VS-22, VRC-40, HS-15 and VAQ-132 units attached (my old airwing from the 1996 cruise). Play on words from the "ESPN DEPORTES" that we all see on Sportscenter. It also says "i FOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA!" along the bottom. Hard to get patch, expensive to make (sorry about the price).

This is one of the patches created by CVN-70 and Airwing 17 for their 2011 COMBAT cruise. It shows Osama and Afghanistan with a JDAM being dropped on him and says "THE PREQUEL". This patch was also created for VFA-22, VFA-25, VFA-81, VFA-113, VAW-125, and VAQ-134 and does not have velcro.

This is the cruise patch for the CVW-17 2000 MED cruise. It depicts the "Black Bird" over Iraq with the Airwing Logo over the text "BAGHDAD". This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This patch is given to the "TOP NEW PILOT" (ie, "NUGGET") for the particular "Line Period" which is usually about 4-6 weeks, depending on the expected length of the cruise. Very well-deserved patch to earn!!

This patch is given to the "TOP FIVE" pilots for the particular "Line Period" which is usually about 4-6 weeks, depending on the expected length of the cruise. Yet another very well-deserved patch to earn!!