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John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Sets Sail on Its Final Journey

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PHILADELPHIA – The former aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) embarked on its final voyage today, leaving its long-time berth at the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its destination: Brownsville, Texas, where dismantling awaits.

Launched on September 7, 1968, the vessel was the pioneering Navy ship named after President John F. Kennedy. Throughout its service, it undertook numerous missions across the Mediterranean and adjacent seas during a charged era of Middle Eastern tensions, often shadowed by Soviet vessels.

Following the September 2001 terrorist attacks, the John F. Kennedy provided air security along the mid-Atlantic coast under Operation Noble Eagle. By February 2002, it supported Operations Anaconda and Enduring Freedom, eventually assisting in Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2004. The vessel concluded its service in 2007, marking 39 years on duty.

“The ex-John F. Kennedy will perpetually resonate as a testament to enduring freedom,” remarked Rear Adm. Bill Greene, Director of Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization, and Sustainment. “The dedication of the ship’s crew throughout its active years is commendable and their legacy is one of excellence and resilience.”

Aircraft carriers like the USS John F. Kennedy are crucial for projecting naval prowess, ensuring maritime control, and offering humanitarian assistance globally.


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