JFK heads out for systems check
Posted : Thursday Feb 1, 2007 22:08:00 EST
The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy left its Mayport, Fla., home port Thursday for two days of local operations off the coast of Florida.
“She is going out simply to check systems,” said Mike Maus, spokesman for Naval Air Forces, Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, Va.
The underway period, expected to be the carrier’s last, is part of the ship’s preparations for trips to Norfolk and Boston at the end of February. The crew will test the ship’s boilers and other systems, and brush up on the proficiency required to safely make the transit to Boston and back.
Kennedy is scheduled to be in Boston on March 1-5, after which it will return to Mayport to hold a decommissioning ceremony, tentatively scheduled there for March 23.
Inactivation work will begin in earnest March 31. The actual decommissioning date, however, is not scheduled until Sept. 30. The ship is expected to be towed to Philadelphia in late summer to be put into mothballs.
Leave a Comment
Most Viewed Stories
- P-8A makes debut in Bold Alligator exercise
- Nimitz sailor from Texas killed in Seattle
- Bataan ARG back from 322-day deployment
- McRaven: Spec ops prepping for drawdown role
- The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view
- Owner of troubled uniform store arrested
- New sub’s commissioning moved to Pascagoula
- India upgrades its military with China in mind
- Naval Academy: Spice investigation complete
- Official: U.S. misjudged al-Qaida capabilities
- Last known WWI veteran dies at 110
- Drills prepare Enterprise for final deployment
Contests and Promotions
Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!
Click Here To Enter.
Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!
Click Here To Enter.
Free Stickers
Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
2011 Insider's Guide To Military BenefitsThis handbook for military life includes essential information on pay and benefits, housing, education, health care and more.
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.






