USS Enterprise

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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

2,216

About USS Enterprise

The USS Enterprise is a fictional starship in the popular science fiction franchise, Star Trek. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable spacecraft in television and film history. The USS Enterprise has appeared in multiple TV series, movies, and novels, serving as the flagship for the United Federation of Planets. It is known for its sleek design, advanced technology, and diverse crew of humans and aliens.

Unit Members

James Cooey

U.S. Navy (1983-1986)

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latonya penny

U.S. Navy (1954-1959)

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Photos

III Corps in and around Saigon 1969.

U.S. Air Force • 1969

At Home Loring Maine

U.S. Air Force • 1971

station hospital Danang

U.S. Navy • 1966

U.S. Air Force • 1944

About USS Enterprise

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Historical Facts

• Commissioned in 1961, the USS Enterprise was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. • The ship was nicknamed "Big E" and became one of the most iconic vessels in the US Navy. • The USS Enterprise played a key role in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 by establishing a blockade around Cuba. • During the Vietnam War, the Enterprise conducted multiple combat missions and earned numerous awards for its service. • In 1983, the Enterprise became the first nuclear-powered ship to transit the Suez Canal. • In 2001, the USS Enterprise was the first aircraft carrier to deploy after the 9/11 attacks, participating in operations in Afghanistan. • The ship was featured in the popular movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise. • The Enterprise was finally decommissioned in 2017 after over 50 years of service, making it the longest-serving aircraft carrier in US history. • Throughout its service, the USS Enterprise sailed over 1 million nautical miles and was involved in numerous conflicts and operations around the world. • The ship's final home port was in Norfolk, Virginia, where it was officially inactivated and prepared for dismantling.