USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy. She was launched on 29 October 2019, and christened on 7 December 2019.

Mar 23, 2023 · The Navy delayed future carrier John F. Kennedy ’s (CVN-79) delivery date from June 2024 so the service could alter the ship’s Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) and perform more work during construction, according to the service’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget documents.

In an emerging era of great power competition, CVN 79 will serve as the most agile and lethal combat platform globally, with improved systems that enhance interoperability among other...

Oct 2, 2024 · What You Need to Know – 3 Points: The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, set to join the U.S. Pacific Fleet in 2025.

The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) will be the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier. The seal integrates elements that honor President John F. Kennedy, his service to the Navy, and his vision for space exploration.

Mar 24, 2025 · USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota. In the Red Sea ... USS Nimitz (CVN-68) pulling into San Diego Bay on March 24, 2025. Screenshot via San Diego Web Cam.

Feb 7, 2025 · More contract changes are envisioned for aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79) with most of the ship's compartments being turned over to the US Navy (USN), according to Christopher Kastner,...

2 days ago · PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) is the second aircraft carrier in the Ford Class, the first new class in more than 40 years. At 1,092 feet in length and 100,000 tons, CVN 79 represents dramatic ...

The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) reaches another construction milestone, October 29, 2019, as its dry dock area is flooded three months ahead of its slated production schedule leading up to the christening of the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, scheduled for Dec. 7, 2019

In an emerging era of strategic competition, CVN 79 will serve as the most agile and lethal combat platform globally, with improved systems that enhance interoperability among other platforms in the carrier strike group and alongside the naval forces of regional allies and partners.