Aircraft Carriers III

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Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Builder's Trials, Jan. 30, 2026. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young)

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[Dante80]

Man, that's a hell of a ship!

 

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Man, that's a hell of a ship!

Yes it is. I served on the first USS John F Kennedy (CVA 67) from March 24th 1972 until August 1st 1973. We made two Mediterranean cruises. We did call deployments deployments back in the day. They were a cruise.

 

[Dante80]

Yes it is. I served on the first USS John F Kennedy (CVA 67) from March 24th 1972 until August 1st 1973. We made two Mediterranean cruises. We did call deployments deployments back in the day. They were a cruise.

I think I have visited CVA 67 back in 1997 in Piraeus. It was the first time I saw a carrier too, really left an impression!

 

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USS Gerald R. Ford Spotted in Mediterranean Sea as Iran Strike Fears Grow​

 

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World's Biggest Warship, USS Gerald R Ford, Leaves Crete – as US Builds up Forces in Middle East​

 

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High Alert! USS Gerald R. Ford Conducts Night Operations in Scary Missions(??)​

 

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USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury

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U.S. Sailors check ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 1, 2026. (U.S. Navy photos)

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41,
launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 1, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 1, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

 

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USS Gerald R. Ford supports Operation Epic Fury

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U.S. Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 37 upload ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 37 uploads ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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A U.S. Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 uploads ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

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A U.S. Sailor loads ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while supporting Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

 

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Turkish NAVY TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault ship in Rotterdam, the Netherlands