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The aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) , was decommissioned during a ceremony held in the ship's hangar bay, Feb. 3. The ceremony not only marked the end the ship's nearly 55-year career, it also served as the very first decommissioning of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Capt. Todd Beltz, commanding officer of the Enterprise, addressed the ship's company, former commanding officers and distinguished visitors and spoke of where the true spirit of "The Big E" comes from. "For all that Enterprise represents to this nation, it's the people that bring this ship to life," said Beltz. "So as I stand in this ship that we all care so much about, I feel it's appropriate to underscore the contributions of the thousands of Sailors and individuals that kept this ship alive and made its reputation. We are 'The Big E.'"
Enterprise was the eighth naval vessel to carry the name. It was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding Co. and was christened Sep. 24, 1960, by Mrs. Bertha Irene Franke, wife of former Secretary of the Navy William B. Franke. The ship was put to sea in 1961 and safely steamed more than 1 million nautical miles on nuclear power over its entire career of more than 50 years.
CVN-80, a Gerald R Ford class aircraft carrier, is scheduled to begin construction in 2018, be delivered by 2025, and be in operation by 2027. She is tentatively slated to be named the USS Enterprise and will replace the USS Nimitz, currently the oldest US aircraft carrier still in service.
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(Score: 4, Touché) by looorg on Sunday February 05 2017, @11:42AM
The Enterprise belonged to the Pacific Fleet so it had next to nothing to do with the defence of Europe. Plus it's not like you defended all those "shitty little European countries" out of the goodness of your heart or anything.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday February 06 2017, @05:15AM
Well, dipshit, this shows how ignorant you are...
The Enterprise (like most Navy ships) was at one time assigned to the Atlantic fleet. As a matter of fact, it was in the Atlantic Fleet as it's last assignment. That being said (and showing your total lack of knowledge), the replacement carrier(s) will also at one time or another serve in the Atlantic Fleet [defending those shitty little European countries].
As for your "it's not like you defended all those "shitty little European countries" out of the goodness of your heart or anything" comment, as a matter of fact I DID. I joined the Navy and served (aboard a carrier) in the Atlantic Fleet for two enlistments. I certainly didn't join for the money because the pay for enlistees is CRAP (below minimum when I was in)!
So how about you drink a big cup of STFU.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday February 06 2017, @08:51AM
As for your "it's not like you defended all those "shitty little European countries" out of the goodness of your heart or anything" comment, as a matter of fact I DID. I joined the Navy and served (aboard a carrier) in the Atlantic Fleet for two enlistments. I certainly didn't join for the money because the pay for enlistees is CRAP (below minimum when I was in)!
So you're saying you served for free? Just out of some sense of moral duty to defend Europe? Or did you take your pay and benefits after all?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday February 07 2017, @12:16AM
Wow, you really are a retard.