ABOUT USS John F Kennedy
- USS John F Kennedy was the last conventionally powered aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy.
- It was named after President John F Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
- The ship was originally supposed to be named the USS America, but it was changed to honor President Kennedy after his assassination.
- USS John F Kennedy was commissioned in 1968 and served until 2007.
- During its service, the aircraft carrier participated in numerous military operations, including the Gulf War and the Kosovo War.
- The ship was known for its iconic island structure, which included an inverted pyramid design on the island's forward edge.
- USS John F Kennedy was once homeported in Mayport, Florida, before being moved to Norfolk, Virginia.
- The aircraft carrier had a displacement of over 82,000 tons and a length of 1,050 feet.
- USS John F Kennedy received numerous awards and commendations for its service, including a Navy Unit Commendation and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.
- After its decommissioning in 2007, plans for turning the ship into a museum were considered, but ultimately it was sold for scrap in 2013.