John F. Kennedy’s (#CVN79)’s 588-ton island was lowered on the aircraft carrier’s flight deck during a ceremony held Wednesday at Newport News Shipbuilding. The island stands 72 feet above the flight deck and is 56 feet long and 33 feet wide. With the island, Kennedy is more than 90% structurally complete. See more in the…
Newport News Shipbuilding installed the final piece of aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy’s (#CVN79) flight deck earlier this week. The upper bow section is one of the last steel structural units, known as a superlift, to be placed on the ship. Kennedy is being built with an improved build strategy that includes the use of…
The first crew members for aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (#CVN79) have arrived at Newport News Shipbuilding! Earlier this week, a small ceremony was held to celebrate the official stand-up of the crew and welcome them to the shipyard. NNS will christen CVN 79 on Saturday, Dec. 7. Shipbuilders and their families will be invited…
Newport News Shipbuilding will christen John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on Dec. 7, 2019. In anticipation of the ceremony, shipbuilders reflect on the construction process and pride that goes into building the most technologically-advanced aircraft carrier in the world. Source
As we look forward to christening John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on Saturday, Dec. 7, we reflect on the ship’s namesake, construction milestones, and celebrate the thousands of American shipbuilders who have dedicated countless hours of hard work, skill and craftsmanship to bring this aircraft carrier to life. Source
Today is the big day! Newport News Shipbuilding will christen U.S. Navy aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (#CVN79) during a ceremony later this morning. Check out this awesome timelapse of the event setup as NNS prepares to welcome guests to the shipyard. Join us for live and replay coverage of the event on this channel…
Take a look at this video featuring highlights from the John F. Kennedy christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding. Thousands of shipbuilders, U.S. Navy personnel and guests attended the event to watch Ambassador Caroline Kennedy christen John F. Kennedy (#CVN79), the second aircraft carrier named in honor of her father. Source
Newport News Shipbuilding has launched John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, into the James River. With the aid of six tugboats, Kennedy was guided down the river about a mile from Dry Dock 12, where the ship has been under construction, to the shipyard’s Pier 3. There, the ship…
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Shipbuilders recently installed an antenna platform on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The structure is part of the aircraft carrier’s combat suite and will support future satellite communications. Source
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