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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:40 am Post subject: Enterprise (CVN-65) - OEF & OIF - 778 FWFD |
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Enterprise with CVW-1 embarked arrived Norfolk, Virginia 18 November 2006, ending her ninth Mediterranean Sea deployment operating with the 6th Fleet and 16th voyage in the Mediterranean Sea; her 9th/10th voyage in the Arabian Sea, her 6th Arabian Gulf/Persian Gulf deployment; her second North Arabian Sea deployment, her 2nd Operation Enduring Freedom (11th USN OEF) and 2nd Operation Iraqi Freedom (15th USN OIF), the US Navy’s 82nd Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945, operating with the 5th Fleet and Central Command; her 8th South China Sea deployment operating with the 7th Fleet; her 13th and 14th Suez Canal transit and the US Navy’s 121st and 122nd carrier Suez Canal transit; her 13th and 14th Gulf of Aden & Red Sea voyage. Her 27th deployment since her commission on November 25, 1961 (2 May to 18 November 2006) and approximately the US Navy’s 778th carrier FWFD.
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) with CVW-1 embarked departed Norfolk, Virginia 2 May 2006.
The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ENTSTKGRU) is comprised of CVW-1, DESRON-2, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise, the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), the destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), the frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), all based in Norfolk, Va., the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), homeported in Groton, Conn., and the fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), homeported in Earle, N.J.
Underway in the Atlantic from 2 to 12 May 2006, Enterprise laid to rest 12 military veterans and two dependents of a U.S. Sailor during a burial at sea May 11 in the Atlantic Ocean. Enterprise Sailors committed the cremated remains to sea with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute, under the direction of Commanding Officer Capt. Larry Rice and Command Chaplain Cmdr. Jeffrey Seiler. “I’m truly honored,” said Seiler. “Every time I do this, I’m awed because we’re honoring our dead shipmates, our brothers and sisters who have served before us.”
Many of the 14 honored were veterans from some of America’s historical wars, as far back as World War II. Among them were three veterans who had direct ties to the Enterprise name, including a master chief hull technician whose last duty station was Enterprise, a plankowner of Enterprise (CV 6), and an ensign nurse and Korean War veteran whose brother served aboard the original Enterprise during World War II. Participants in the ceremony said they were proud to be able to pay respects by being involved in a time-honored Navy tradition.
“It’s something you can always hold on to,” said Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Jerry Hollis of Memphis. “This is something that has been around for a long time. It’s a traditional ceremony that shows respect for those who served before, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
The families of those honored will be presented with a letter from the captain, a chart listing the latitude and longitude of where the remains were committed, and still photos and a DVD recording of the ceremony.
Enterprise hosted a special delegation of Moroccan dignitaries, high-ranking military officers and media May 12.
Abdulwahed Radi, Moroccan speaker of parliament, was among those aboard to tour Enterprise and observe flight operations.
The party also met with Commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, Rear Adm. Ray Spicer and toured Big E's navigation bridge, primariy flight control, hangar bay and foc'sle.
Enterprise Commanding Officer Capt. Larry Rice said the visit was part of U.S. efforts to strengthen enduring and emerging partnerships in the Mediterranean Sea.
"Hosting the Moroccans was a fantastic way for the U.S. to demonstrate our resolve in growing and furthering the relationships between us and our coalition allies and partners," said Rice.
Enterprise entered the Mediterranean Sea on 15 May and the Adriatic Sea on 16 May 2006, making a port call at Split Croatia from 17 to 19 May.
Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Kolinda Grabar-Kitaroviæ visited Enterprise May 19 while the ship was in port for a four-day port visit in Split, Croatia.
Enterprise entered the Med on the 20th, making a port visit at Souda Bay Crete from 23 to 25 May, entering the Med on 26th May, making her 13th Suez Canal transit on her way to the Persian Gulf on the 29th via the Red Sea (29-May to 1 June) 5th Fleet operating area, followed by operations in the Gulf of Aden entering on 2 June, entering the Arabian Sea on the 3rd and the Gulf of Oman on 5 June, entering the Persian Gulf on the 6th, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group began conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf June 6 as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces. While in the region, the strike group will conduct flight operations in support of ground troops in Iraq, conduct various training exercises with coalition partners, and MSO.
MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
“'Ready on Arrival' has been Enterprise's motto for 45 years,” said Capt. Larry Rice, Enterprise's commanding officer. “This deployment is no exception. Enterprise stands ready to contribute to regional stability and security cooperation with our coalition and regional partners.” MSO operations were conducted until the 28 June, transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the 28 June.
Enterprise entered the Gulf of Oman on 29 June, en route to the Arabian Sea conducting further operations from 30 June to 6 July, concluding operations "Operation Iraqi Freedom" and "Operation Enduring Freedom" in the 5th Fleet area of operations and Central Command.
Enterprise conducted operations in the Indian Ocean from 7 to 10 July, departing Central Command AOR, entering the South China Sea where she began operations with the 7th Fleet on 11 to 14 July, followed by operations in the East China Sea from 15 to 17 July, making a port call at Busan Republic of Korea from 18 to 20 July, departing on the 21st.
Enterprise entered the Yellow Sea conducting operations until the 22nd, entering the Philippine Sea on the 23rd and remained until the 24th en route to Hong Kong China via the Western Pacific (25 to 26 July), spending from 27 to 30 July visiting Hong Kong. Enterprise conducted operations in the South China Sea from 31 July to 2 August, making a port visit at Changi Naval Base, Singapore from 3 to 6 August, departing for the Sunda Sea (7 to 8 August), followed by operations in the South China Sea from 10 to 14 August, making a port visit at Port Kelang, Kula Lumpur, Malaysia from 15 to 19 August, entering the Andaman Sea on the 20th to 22 August, entering the Indian Ocean on the 23rd where she remained until the 27th and on the 28th returned to the CENTCOM AOR following nearly two months of operations with 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific.
Enterprise entered the Northern Arabian Sea on 28th August operating until 15 October, during which time CVW 1 provided their busiest day of support to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops on the ground as part of Operations Medusa and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, September 8.
While the Enterprise-based aircraft provided support ashore to ISAF ground forces, the ISAF Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Bryan Collins, Royal Air Force, paid a personal call to the aircraft carrier for a familiarization visit.
Throughout Collins’ overnight stay; CVW-1 aircraft were heavily involved in providing support for ISAF ground troops fighting Taliban extremists. According to Collins, the carrier’s unique ability to project power from the sea, particularly the flexible nature of naval aviation, make CVW-1 an ideal choice for conducting flight operations for Operation Medusa.
“The sheer amount of power that the Enterprise can actually project, and where it can get that power to, is truly impressive,” said Collins.
According to Collins, Enterprise aircraft have seamlessly integrated into the theater and have made their presence known to both the Taliban extremists and coalition partners on the ground. Enterprise aircraft are “going into Afghanistan and delivering as much ordnance as any other aircraft operating out of Afghanistan,” said Collins.
While visiting the Big E, Collins observed both day and night flight operations from the flight deck and visited watchstanders on the carrier’s navigation bridge, operations spaces, air traffic control center, and weapons production areas and magazines.
Collins also spent time in coordination and familiarization briefings for both Enterprise Strike Group (ENTSG) and the ISAF forces in Afghanistan, especially in light of the ship’s sixth consecutive day supporting Operation Medusa.
“There has been a marked increase in the amount of air power that is available to ISAF forces [after Enterprise’s arrival], which is actually critical at this time,” said Collins. “A fresh supply of air power coming in with capabilities that are equal to, or better than, the current aircraft that are available has made a marked difference.”
According to Collins, ISAF troops on the ground are “better prepared to fight the Taliban and other hostile forces in Afghanistan,” as a result of the six consecutive days of CVW-1 strikes.
That preparation paid off during Collins’ visit, as Enterprise aircraft provided close air support for ISAF troops encountering resistance from Taliban extremists in multiple locations around Afghanistan September 8.
F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, based in Virginia Beach, Va., expended both Guided Bomb Unit (GBU) 12 and GBU 38 bombs against Taliban extremists and Taliban weapons fortifications west and northwest of Kandahar. The GBU-12 is a general-purpose, laser-guided 500-pound bomb. The GBU-38 is a general-purpose, Global Positioning System (GPS) guided 500-pound bomb, also known as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM).
F/A-18C Hornets from the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, based in Beaufort, S.C., expended GBU-12 bombs in an attack northwest of Kandahr, destroying a Taliban offensive weapons position.
F/A-18C Hornets from the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136, based in Virginia Beach, Va., expended both GBU 12 and GBU 38 bombs against Taliban fortifications and weapons caches west of Kandahar. At the request of ISAF ground troops, “Knighthawk” Hornets also conducted a strafing run against known Taliban fortifications west of Kandahar using the Hornet’s M61A1 20mm gatling gun.
Since their arrival in the northern Arabian Sea, Enterprise-based aircraft have focused their efforts on protecting ISAF ground forces near Kandahar and have flown more than 120 sorties over the last six days and delivered dozens of precision weapons against Taliban buildings, fortifications, weapons caches and other extremist locations.
“We will continue to work hard to support Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom as we are called upon to do so,” said Wralstad. “Our day-to-day focus is on operating effectively and safely, but our long term vision is to provide support in every area in which we are tasked.”
Enterprise commenced airstrikes against Taliban fighters near Kandahar and provided support for ground forces in Operation Medusa, launched Sunday, September 4 by the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, according to a Navy news release.
“The Enterprise Strike Group team is prepared to effectively support ground forces … by whatever means are possible,” Capt. Mark Wralstad, commander of Carrier Air Wing One, said in a statement.
“Our air power, combined with the effectiveness of the ground forces, is proving to be a substantial force.” Heavy fighting over the weekend left dozens of insurgents and at least five Canadian soldiers dead, officials said Monday.
One of those soldiers was killed by friendly fire from a U.S. A-10 attack aircraft participating in the airstrikes. The Hornets, from the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron 86, based in Beaufort, S.C., joined other coalition and Enterprise-based aircraft in airstrikes in southern Afghanistan, the release stated.
On October 7, aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 stationed aboard Enterprise participated in their second heaviest day of close air support in the skies over Afghanistan since they began operations in there early September. Enterprise with its embarked air wing is currently located in the Northern Arabian Sea.
F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, based in Virginia Beach, Va., F/A-18C Hornets from the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, based in Beaufort, S.C., and F/A-18C Hornets from the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 participated in the strikes near Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Eight Guided Bomb Unit (GBU) 12 weapons were expended in the attacks during the 36th day of support operations, Saturday, against Taliban extremist positions near Kandahar. The GBU-12 is a general-purpose, laser-guided 500-pound air-to-ground bomb.
In the 17 days since their heaviest day of close air support to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops and other coalition forces Sept. 20, the Enterprise-based aircraft have flown nearly 200 close air support missions against Taliban extremists near Kandahar, Afghanistan, as part of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
Since September 20, the Navy fighter/attack aircraft have completed multiple strafing runs against Taliban extremists using the aircraft’s M61A1 20 mm. gatling gun. The carrier-based aircraft also expended nearly 30 GBU-12 air-to-ground bombs in attacks against offensive Taliban positions near Kandahar.
“Our mission is to protect the coalition ground forces in Afghanistan,” said Capt. Mark Wralstad, commander, CVW-1. “As ISAF continues to pressurize Taliban elements in Afghanistan, our aircraft will continue to provide substantial air cover and strike power in support of their mission.”
Enterprise-based aircraft began their support missions for OEF September 3. Since that time, they have focused their efforts on protecting ISAF and coalition ground forces near Kandahar and have flown more than 450 sorties and delivered more than 100 precision weapons against Taliban extremists in support of Operations Medusa and Mountain Fury.
Other squadrons of CVW-1 include the “Thunderbolts” of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251, the “Screwtops” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, the “Maulers” of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32, the “Rawhides” of Carrier Logistics Support (VRC) 40 and the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11.
Enterprise departed for the Gulf of Oman on 16 October, entering the Persian Gulf on the 17th where she remained until the 18th, making a port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 19 to 22 October. During the brief stop, Sailors and Marines served as ambassadors and crewmembers received some well-deserved rest and relaxation after two months of continuous combat operations. Sailors and Marines took advantage of sightseeing opportunities and shopping venues in the nearby city of Dubai.
Enterprise entered the Persian Gulf on the 23rd and the Gulf of Oman on the 24th, during which time Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh, commander, Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet, visited Sailors and Marines aboard to thank the crew for their work in Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Enduring Freedom (OEF) and maritime security operations.
Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 conducted combat operations, providing close air support to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops and other coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan, since returning to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in early September. Since their arrival in the region, Enterprise-based aircraft have expended more than 120 precision weapons against Taliban extremists in Afghanistan.
Enterprise Strike Group (ENTSTKGRU) is comprised of CVW-1, DESRON-2, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise, the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), the destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), the frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), all based in Norfolk, Va., the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), homeported in Groton, Conn., and the fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), homeported in Earle, N.J. have been conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the region. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
“Your time on station has been significant and successful,” said Walsh. “You played a key role in one of the monumental moments in our country’s history. Your responsibility, reach and influence will have lasting affects on generations to come.”
Enterprise conducted operations from 5 to 26 October prior to reaching the Gulf of Aden on the 27th, followed by operations in the Red Sea from 28 to 31st October, completing operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations November 1st, making her 14th Suez Canal transit, entering the 6th Fleet area of responsibility after transiting the Suez Canal on the 1st, entering the Mediterranean Sea where she remained until arriving in the Atlantic on the 6th, visiting Lisbon, Portugal on the 7th, Enterprise was underway in the Atlantic 11 to 14 November, departing Lisbon on the 10th.
“The near-worldwide deployment of the Enterprise Strike Group, particularly our operations during the last two months in Afghanistan and Iraq, demonstrate the Navy’s unique ability to take the battle to our enemies while also strengthening relationships among our regional partners,” said Rear Adm. Ray Spicer, Enterprise Strike Group commander. “In addition to successful combat operations against those who would threaten peace and stability in the region, Sailors and Marines of the Enterprise Strike Group proved to be remarkable ambassadors in this vital area of the world.”
Enterprise hosted a number of distinguished visitors, including ISAF Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Bryan Collins, Royal Air Force Air, Commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Rear Adm. Richard W. Hunt, Minister of Defense for Yemen Staff Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naser Ahmed, and a host of U.S. ambassadors and foreign dignitaries.
The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ENTSTKGRU) is comprised of CVW-1, DESRON-2, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise, the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), the destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), the frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), all based in Norfolk, Va., the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), homeported in Groton, Conn., and the fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), homeported in Earle, N.J.
USS Enterprise (CVN-65), former CVA(N)-65 - Present
http://www.enterprise.navy.mil
Commanding Officer
Captain Ron Horton, former Captain Lawernce Rice
Executive Officer
Captain O. P. Honors
Command Master Chief
CMDCM (AW/SW)
Master Chief P. T. DeClercq
http://www.enterprise.navy.mil/command%20leadership.htm
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 (CCSG 12)
COMCARSTRIKGRU
http://www.ccsg12.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx
Commander
Rear Admiral Daniel P. Holloway
http://www.ccsg12.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Biographies.aspx
Chief of Staff
Captain Matthew S. Beaver, former Captain Gary R. Parriott
http://www.ccsg12.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/COSBio.aspx
Senior Enlisted Advisor
FCCM(SW)
Master Chief Jeffrey A. Jackson
http://www.ccsg12.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/SeaBIo.aspx
COMDESRON (CDS 2)
Commander Destroyer Squadron Two
DESRON TWO
"Second to None"
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx
Commodore
Captain Ralph L. Tindal, III, former Captain Clifford S. Sharpe
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Commodore.aspx
Chief Staff Officer
Commander Ferdinand Reid
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/ChiefStaff.aspx
Command Master Chief
GSCM (SW) Ronald Gaines
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/Senior%20Enlisted.aspx
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/staff.aspx
DESRON TWO SHIP'S
USS Stout (DDG 55)
http://www.stout.navy.mil
USS Forest Sherman (DDG 98)
http://www.ddg98.navy.mi
USS Gettysburg (CG 64)
http://www.gettysburg.navy.mil/default.aspx
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)
http://www.arleighburke.navy.mil
USS James E. Williams (DDG 95)
http://www.williams.navy.mi
Former:
USS Cole (DDG-67)
http://www.cole.navy.mil
USS Carr (FFG-52)
http://www.carr.navy.mil
USS Mcfaul (DDG-74)
http://www.mcfaul.navy.mil
USS Porter (DDG-78)
http://www.porter.navy.mil
USS Winston's Churchill (DDG-81)
http://www.churchill.navy.mil
USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
http://www.bainbridge.navy.mil
USS Nicholas (FFG-47)
http://www.ussnicholas.org/ffg47.html
DESRON TWO HISTORY
http://www.cds2.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx
DESRON TWO - ATLANTIC - PAST/PRESENT
http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?p=901#901
OTHER TASK FORCE SHIPS/SUBS
USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)
http://navysite.de/ships/aoe6.htm
http://www.msc.navy.mil/msfsc/ships.asp?ship=162&type=FastCombatSupportShip
USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) –
http://www.csg2.navy.mil/Philadelphia.htm
SUBGRU 2 Groton, CT - CSG-8 Naples, Italy – News http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?p=1038#1038
Former:
USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55)
http://navysite.de/cg/cg55.html
http://www.navyct.com/d_cg55.shtml
USS Alexandria (SSN-757)
http://www.csg2.navy.mil/Alexandria/alexandria.htm
As of 18 November 2006, the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ENTSTKGRU) is comprised of CVW-1, DESRON-2, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise, the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), the destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), the frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), all based in Norfolk, Va., the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), homeported in Groton, Conn., and the fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), homeported in Earle, N.J. America (CV-66), former CVA-64.
COMCARAIRWING ONE
Commanding Officer
Deputy Commander
Command Master Chief
CMDCM
STRKFITRON 86 (VFA-86)
"Sidewinders"
FA-18C (N) Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 86
STRKFITRON 211 (VFA-211)
“Checkmates”
F/A-18 Super Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 211
STRKFITRON 136 (VFA-136)
“Knighthawks”
F/A-18 Hornet ?
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251
“Thunderbolts”
F/A-18 Hornet
VAQRON 137 (VAQ-137)
"Rooks""
EA-6B Prowler
Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE SEVEN
CARAEWRON 123 (VAW-123)
"Screwtops"
E-2C Hawkeye
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO
SEACONRON 32 (VS-32)
"Maulers"
S-3B Viking
Sea Control Squadron THREE TWO
STRKFITRON 82 (VFA-82)
"Marauders"
FA-18C (N) Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHTY TWO
“Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136FLELOGSUPPRON 40 (VRC-40)
"The Rawhides"
C-2A Greyhound
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FORTY ONE
HELANTISUBRON 11 (HS-11)
"The Dragonslayers"
SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron ELEVEN
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Company, Newport News, Virginia
Cost: annual running costs estimated at $220 m
Crew: Ship's Company: 3,320 - Air Wing: 2,600
Power Plant: Eight A2W reactors, four shafts
Length: 336 m (1,101 ft)
Flight Deck Width: 76 m (252 ft)
Beam: 40 m (133 ft)
Displacement: 89,600 tons full load
Speed: 33.6 knots (62 km/h) after 1996 or 1999 refit
Aircraft: 85+ - One squadron of F-14; Three of F/A-18; Four Prowlers; Four Hawkeyes; Six Vikings; Two Shadows; Eight Sea Kings or Seahawks
Armament:
Two Sea Sparrow launchers
3 x 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
Two Shadows; Eight Sea Kings or Seahawks
Nimitz class multirole aircraft carriers (7+3 ships)
USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site - Ref. 362 http://www.enterprise.navy.mil
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn65
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=7 - Ref. 361
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/65.htm
Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=18
Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html
Enterprise intended replacement is CVN-78 to be built by 2013 _________________
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