Officially Licensed US Navy Carrier Strike Group 3 Patch

Product Information

This is a 4" patch, with or without hook & loop.

Product Description

Officially Licensed US Navy Carrier Strike Group 3 Patch - U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3) officially licensed embroidered patch, representing one of the Pacific Fleet's most storied carrier strike formations.

Sea control, power projection, and Pacific Fleet readiness — the CSG-3 insignia carries the weight of every deployment, every sortie, and every sailor who kept the group underway.

Carrier Strike Group Three traces its lineage to Carrier Division Three, which served as Commander Task Force 77 during the Korean War and flew combat missions in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnam in 1966. Redesignated Carrier Group 3 in 1973 and then Carrier Strike Group Three on 1 October 2004, the group is headquartered at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, and operates within the Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CSG-3 formed the core of naval power during the opening phase of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001, with USS Carl Vinson, Destroyer Squadron 9, and Carrier Air Wing Eleven deploying to the Arabian Sea just days after September 11. Between 2005 and 2013, the group completed five deployments to the Fifth Fleet area, supporting ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and its aircraft flew the final carrier-based air mission over Iraq on 18 December 2011. The group's composition typically includes an aircraft carrier, Carrier Air Wing Nine with nine embarked squadrons, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers, Destroyer Squadron 21 escorts, and attack submarines, forming a layered force capable of sustained power projection across any ocean.

Perfect For: U.S. Navy veterans, CSG-3 sailors and alumni, carrier aviation enthusiasts, Pacific Fleet collectors, USS Carl Vinson and USS John C. Stennis crew members, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn veterans, shadow box builders, deployment keepsake displays, challenge coin and patch boards, reunion gifts, and anyone assembling a serious Navy unit-history collection around carrier strike group heritage and Indo-Pacific operations.

CSG-3 heritage, stitched for the sailors, the ships, and the missions that defined Pacific Fleet power projection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.

What size is this item?

Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.

Are these Officially Licensed?

If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.

Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.

Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.