The nuclear aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN 74) returns to United States waters after more than six months at sea, with family members aboard — a Tiger Cruise to San Diego, Calif.
The New York Times was there: A Warship Returns, With the Family in Tow
(Source: New York Times)
♫ On the Eighth Day of Carriers,
the Navy gave to me:
Eight ties on Stennis’ seal
Seventy-five aircraft in Washington’s airwing
A six-month deployment on the Lincoln
A five-acre (almost!) flight deck on Roosevelt
Four steam turbines on Vinson
Three 20mm Phalanx rotary gun systems on Eisenhower
Two nuclear reactors on Nimitz
And an island house on the Enterprise!
On March 13, 1991, the keel of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) was laid at Newport News Shipbuilding. Laying the keel is the symbolic beginning of building the ship, originating from the large structural beam (or keel) that serves as the foundation or spine of the ship’s hull.
She was launched in November 1993 and commissioned in December 1995. In February 1998, Stennis left Norfolk and made her maiden deployment arriving in the Persian Gulf in March.
Learn more about the USS John Stennis: http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/
The U.S. carrier is a very modern, very mobile U.S. military base complete with airfield, hospital and communications systems from which the United States can strike at its enemies, making them a cornerstone of America’s ability to project its power and strength.
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