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Navy’s next carrier, USS John F. Kennedy, returns from first sea trials

The John F. Kennedy is the second of 10 planned Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. It is scheduled for official commissioning in March 2027.

Future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier completes sea trials

PCU John F. Kennedy returned to Newport News Shipbuilding after testing major systems and components at sea for the first time, the shipyard announced.

U.S. Navy's Next Supercarrier, USS John F. Kennedy, Began Sea Trials

Even as the builder sea trials mark the final stage in the construction of the warship, it is a reminder that CVN-79 won't be available for service for nearly two years.

Future USS John F. Kennedy, Second Ford Class Carrier, Has Set Sail For The First Time

The future USS John F. Kennedy, the second Ford class aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy, has begun its initial sea trials. The Navy is slated to take delivery of the ship in 2027 after years of delays.

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group makes move amid threat from Iran

The USS Abraham Lincoln entered CENTCOM waters Monday amid escalating threats from Iran and the potential for a "credible" drone attack on the U.S.

Iconic aircraft taken down at USS Alabama Battleship Park after 32 years

There’s something missing at the entrance to USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. While the item in question is nowhere near as big as the battleship itself, it occupied a very prominent place for more than 30 years. It’s the F-4C Phantom II that sat atop the pedestal that serves as the park’s entrance sign.