 In-flight refueling operations to extend the range and the endurance of air wing aircraft and Search and rescue operations.CVW-7 consists of 9 Squadrons

Carrier Air Wing Seven was originally established 20 July 1943 at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, as Carrier Air Group Eighteen.After an intensive training period, the air group embarked in and participated in combat operations against the Japanese during World War II.