USS Enterprise CVN-65 Major Fire Major Disaster RIP Brave Sailors 1969 #navy #history | MilitaryPhotoDepot

Fifty years ago today, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was launched, making it the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The ship was originally designated CVAN, but changed to CVN in 1975. This short video montage is a tribute to the ship and her Sailors. Check out http://www.history.navy.mil/ for more great historical facts. | U.S. Navy

3.8K views · 51 reactions | USS Enterprise 1986 Olongapo and Subic Bay memories Photos from the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) World Cruise Book 1986 | TAGA GAPO KA BA? Olongapo and Subic Bay Memories | Facebook

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) served as the world’s first nuclear-powered carrier, entering service in 1961 and shaping U.S. naval aviation for over five decades Its eight A2W reactors delivered unmatched endurance, driving the 93,000-ton ship to speeds exceeding 33 knots during Cold War and post-Cold War operations The ship carried around 85 aircraft and fielded Sea Sparrow launchers, Phalanx CIWS, and RAM systems, supported by SPS-48 and SPS-49 radar suites for layered defense Enterprise played key

81K views · 2.1K reactions | Five years ago today the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, Enterprise (#CVN65) was decommissioned. As we celebrate the centennial of the aircraft carrier this year, take a look back at some highlights from the ceremony. Interesting fact: steel from CVN 65 is being used in construction of the next Enterprise (#CVN80). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krgx4TbL7AY | HII | Facebook

Watch: Highlights from the USS Enterprise Decommissioning Ceremony held at Newport News Shipbuilding Feb. 3, 2017. ICYMI: View the archived broadcast on our Facebook page. Download the NNS to Go mobile app to read more about the event. | HII

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