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 cvn 74 was contracted on 29 march 1988, and the keel was laid on march 1991 at newport news shipbuilding company, newport news, virginia. After her overhaul is completed sometime in the 2020s, she is scheduled to return to bremerton, washington. Stennis cvn74 deployment cruise book year log 2011 2012 navy. Uss john c stennis, at sea nns sailors aboard uss john c. Stennis cvn74 is the strike groups current flagship, and as of 2012, other units assigned to carrier strike group three. Stennis cvn74 2012 20 cruise book navy deployment cruisebook. Stennis is the fifth in the line of 10 nimitzclass nuclearpowered aircraft carriers in service with the united states navy. Stennis sailors manned the rails as the ship sailed away from the pier at 8. Monday, february 27, 2012 city news service the john c. Stennis left norfolk for her maiden deployment, transiting the suez canal on 7 march and arriving in the persian gulf on 11 march 1998. The executive officer of the nuclearpowered aircraft carrier uss john c. Hsc8 eightballers helicopter sea combat squadron us navy. Stennis cvn74 returned home from a sevenmonth deployment to the western pacific the first time in several years a carrier from the continental.
Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss john c. Stennis executive officer relieved of duty news stripes. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Carrier uss george washington cvn73 is pierside in newport news, va.
Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the u. On 29 july 2011, the strike group departed from naval air station san diego near san diego, california, for its 2011 2012 deployment. Great deals from u s naval history store on cvn book. Stennis was operating off the coast of southern california on september 11, 2001. Secretary of defense leon panetta spoke here wednesday with the crew of the ship to thank them. Hsc8 is attached to carrier air wing nine cvw9 and deploys aboard uss john c. By mass communication specialist 3rd class fred gray iv, uss john c. Uss carl vinson cvn70 westpac deployment cruise book year log 2012 navy.
On 26 february 1998 with carrier air wing seven embarked, 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. Hsc8 was redesignated from hs8 on 28 september 2007. Sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c.
The photos below were taken by me on may 12, 2012, and show the uss john c. Stennis carrier strike group returns from deployment. The photos below were taken by michael jenning and show the uss john c. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. The nimitz class aircraft carrier continues to be the centerpiece of the forces necessary for operating forward. Stennis cvn 74 pulls out of naval base kitsap bremerton. Stennis returned in march from its most recent deployment. Stennis was subsequently joined by carrier air wing nine, destroyer squadron twentyone, and the guidedmissile cruiser mobile bay. 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. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier uss john c. Stenns, at sea nns sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c.
Stennis was relieved of duty, navy officials said thursday. This book is in brand new condition with no damage at all still in the original plastic wrap. 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. Stennis cvn74 is the seventh nimitzclass nuclearpowered supercarrier in the united states navy, named for senator john c. 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. Stennis cvn 74 aircraft intermediate maintenance department aimd received an outstanding grade on their recent aircraft maintenance inspection ami may 17. Stennis sailed 24 may 2004 for her first deployment that did not include combat operations in the persian gulf. Stennis cvn 74 are taking advantage of navy credentialing opportunities online cool, a program that helps sailors find information on certifications.
Stennis returned to homeport after a sixmonth deployment to the western pacific and the arabian gulf. Naval aviators take to skies to remember pilots killed a decade ago. Stennis carrier strike group is scheduled to return to san diego today following a sevenmonth deployment to the western pacific and middle. Stennis is 1,092 feet long and towers some 20 stories above the waterline. 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. Stennis johnny reb look ahead in late january 2003 the uss john c. Stennis is underway conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment. Other units assigned include carrier air wing nine. More than 300 stennis sailors have enrolled in navy college program for afloat college education ncpace classes to further their education. 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. Shipping up to boston hey youtube good to be back in the us of a. Stennis strike group westpac 01 deployment cvn74 john c. Stennis cvn74 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 300 total. Naval air forces aviation maintenance management team ammt inspected aimd on 43 maintenance programs as well as drills, training, material condition and safety.
The straight furrow, look ahead and constitution awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated sustained superior performance and exhibited the most exceptional leadership skills. 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. Stennis cvn 74 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Stennis strike group jcssg, nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss 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. Carrier strike groups gain and maintain sea control as well as project naval airpower ashore. 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. Carrier strike group three csg3 or carstrkgru 3 is one of five u. The nimitzclass nuclearpowered aircraft carrier was commissioned dec. The ship traveled 8020 nm in 274 hours, an average speed of 29. Carrier strike group 3 csg3 or carstrkgru 3 is a u.
The ship is part of a strike group led by the nuclearpowered aircraft carrier uss john c stennis. Story by mass communication specialist seaman apprentice cole c. Stennis, at sea sailors aboard the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss john c. Stennis space center and the united states senate historian. Uss cape cod ad43 westpac 1989 1990 cruise book history navy deployment photos. Stennis cvn 74 departed their homeport of naval base kitsap bremerton for a regularly scheduled deployment, jan. In times of crisis, the first question leaders ask in a crisis is. 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. Her home port is temporarily norfolk, virginia, for her scheduled refueling complex and overhaul, which began in 2019. Just finished a deployment that went all over southeast asia. Naval aviators take to skies to remember pilots killed a. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft and navy aircraft carrier. Stennis cvn 74 are taking advantage of an opportunity to connect with friends and family while. Stennis strike group westpac 04 deployment cvn74 john c.
Stennis cvn 74 parade the colors during a burial at sea while underway in. General characteristics crew list memorabilia cruise books notes of interest accidents aboard uss john c. Stennis departed san diego after an intense seven month. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy ships and navy aircraft. Stennis cvn 74, carrier air wing cvw 9, destroyer squadron desron 21. Details about uss john stennis cvn74 2012 20 westpac deployment cruise book. Stennis is the seventh nimitzclass nuclearpowered supercarrier in the united states navy, named for senator john c.
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