Stennis returned in march from its most recent deployment. Shipping up to boston hey youtube good to be back in the us of a. Stennis cvn 74 seal was produced from the combined efforts of several crewmembers with historical help from the stennis center for public service, the john c. Uss cape cod ad43 westpac 1989 1990 cruise book history navy deployment photos. Her home port is temporarily norfolk, virginia, for her scheduled refueling complex and overhaul, which began in 2019. The ship traveled 8020 nm in 274 hours, an average speed of 29. Other units assigned include carrier air wing nine. Stennis sailors manned the rails as the ship sailed away from the pier at 8.
Stennis sailed 24 may 2004 for her first deployment that did not include combat operations in the persian gulf. The executive officer of the nuclearpowered aircraft carrier uss john c. The straight furrow, look ahead and constitution awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated sustained superior performance and exhibited the most exceptional leadership skills. Steaming northward to alaska, then to hawaii, she participated rimpac, a joint exercise by the pacific rim allies to coordinate air, land and sea forces. Carrier strike group 3 csg3 or carstrkgru 3 is a u. Stennis strike group westpac 04 deployment cvn74 john c.
Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Stennis cvn 74, carrier air wing cvw 9, destroyer squadron desron 21. Stennis was subsequently joined by carrier air wing nine, destroyer squadron twentyone, and the guidedmissile cruiser mobile bay. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy ships and navy aircraft. More than 300 stennis sailors have enrolled in navy college program for afloat college education ncpace classes to further their education. Stennis cvn74 returned home from a sevenmonth deployment to the western pacific the first time in several years a carrier from the continental. Stennis left norfolk for her maiden deployment, transiting the suez canal on 7 march and arriving in the persian gulf on 11 march 1998. By mass communication specialist 3rd class fred gray iv, uss john c. Stennis cvn 74 was contracted on 29 march 1988, and the keel was laid on march 1991 at newport news shipbuilding company, newport news, virginia.
Hsc8 was redesignated from hs8 on 28 september 2007. Naval aviators take to skies to remember pilots killed a. The nimitz class aircraft carrier continues to be the centerpiece of the forces necessary for operating forward. Stenns, at sea nns sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c. The golden hawks of vaw112 returned to naval base ventura county point mugu following a seven month deployment to the western pacific and south china sea. Naval air forces aviation maintenance management team ammt inspected aimd on 43 maintenance programs as well as drills, training, material condition and safety. Stennis cvn 74 are taking advantage of navy credentialing opportunities online cool, a program that helps sailors find information on certifications.
Stennis is underway conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment. Stennis strike group westpac 01 deployment cvn74 john c. Stennis is 1,092 feet long and towers some 20 stories above the waterline. Stennis cvn 74 parade the colors during a burial at sea while underway in. Stennis cvn74 2012 20 cruise book navy deployment cruisebook. Navy photo by mass communication specialist 3rd class benjamin crossleyreleased. The stennis provides a powerful air arm and limitless range making it a prime operator in us military global operations and can be called upon to accomplish a variety of military and political tasks as needed either in the offensive, defense or. The photos below were taken by michael jenning and show the uss john c.
Stennis carrier strike group is scheduled to return to san diego today following a sevenmonth deployment to the western pacific and middle. Stennis executive officer relieved of duty news stripes. Secretary of defense leon panetta spoke here wednesday with the crew of the ship to thank them. The nimitzclass nuclearpowered aircraft carrier was commissioned dec. After her overhaul is completed sometime in the 2020s, she is scheduled to return to bremerton, washington. Uss stennis continued on with her duties, operating in the persian gulf, then working her way towards home with operations in the east china sea and the gulf of alaska before returning to bremerton on 29 june 2009. Uss carl vinson cvn70 westpac deployment cruise book year log 2012 navy. Our goal is that just for at least a second we can remove the crews minds from the ship and the deployment and take them back into.
In times of crisis, the first question leaders ask in a crisis is. On 29 july 2011, the strike group departed from naval air station san diego near san diego, california, for its 2011 2012 deployment. Stennis is the fifth in the line of 10 nimitzclass nuclearpowered aircraft carriers in service with the united states navy. Stennis carrier strike group returns from deployment. Great deals from u s naval history store on cvn book. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier uss john c. Stennis was relieved of duty, navy officials said thursday. Stennis cvn 74 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. This book is in brand new condition with no damage at all still in the original plastic wrap. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss john c. Stennis, at sea sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c. Stennis cvn74 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 300 total.
Stennis is the seventh nimitzclass nuclearpowered supercarrier in the united states navy, named for senator john c. Earlier this week, ntv7 got to have an inside look at the fleet in question, uss john c. Uss john c stennis, at sea nns sailors aboard uss john c. Stennis cvn 74 donated blood during a twoday blood drive in support of the armed services blood program asbp on pier 11 of naval station. Stennis cvn 74 was contracted on 29 march 1988, and the keel was laid on march 1991 at newport news shipbuilding, newport news, virginia the ship was christened on 11 november 1993, in honor of senator john cornelius stennis dmississippi who served in the senate from 1947 to 1989. Monday, february 27, 2012 city news service the john c. By devon hubbard sorlie, communication and outreach division, naval history and heritage command just one ship is celebrating a special commemorative commissioning date for december, the 20yearold uss john c. Details about uss john stennis cvn74 2012 20 westpac deployment cruise book. Carrier strike groups gain and maintain sea control as well as project naval airpower ashore. The carrier air wing cvw 9 flew more than 10,000 sorties in several regions of the world, including over iraq in support of operation southern watch. Stennis johnny reb look ahead in late january 2003 the uss john c.
Hsc8 is attached to carrier air wing nine cvw9 and deploys aboard uss john c. Naval aviators take to skies to remember pilots killed a decade ago. Sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c. The ship is part of a strike group led by the nuclearpowered aircraft carrier uss john c stennis. Stennis departed san diego after an intense seven month. Carrier strike group three csg3 or carstrkgru 3 is one of five u. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the u. Stennis cvn74 is the strike groups current flagship, and as of 2012, other units assigned to carrier strike group three. Story by mass communication specialist seaman apprentice cole c. Stennis was operating off the coast of southern california on september 11, 2001. Stennis cvn 74 pulls out of naval base kitsap bremerton. Stennis strike group jcssg, nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c.
Stennis cvn 74 departed their homeport of naval base kitsap bremerton for a regularly scheduled deployment, jan. The ship was christened on 11 november 1993, in honor of senator john cornelius stennis dmississippi who served in the senate from 1947 to 1989. Carrier uss george washington cvn73 is pierside in newport news, va. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft and navy aircraft carrier. Stennis cvn 74 aircraft intermediate maintenance department aimd received an outstanding grade on their recent aircraft maintenance inspection ami may 17. Hsc8 eightballers helicopter sea combat squadron us navy. Stennis cvn74 is the seventh nimitzclass nuclearpowered supercarrier in the united states navy, named for senator john c. Just finished a deployment that went all over southeast asia. General characteristics crew list memorabilia cruise books notes of interest accidents aboard uss john c. On 26 february 1998 with carrier air wing seven embarked, john c. Stennis cvn 74 are taking advantage of an opportunity to connect with friends and family while. Stennis returned to homeport after a sixmonth deployment to the western pacific and the arabian gulf. Stennis cvn74 deployment cruise book year log 2011 2012 navy.
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