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Story Number: NNS050419-14
Release Date: 4/19/2005 4:05:00 PM
From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The decommissioned aircraft carrier, ex-America (CV 66) departed the Navy’s Inactive Fleet Facility April 19 for its final and vital mission as a live-fire test and evaluation, and weapons effect platform for the next generation aircraft carrier.
The events will consist of a variety of comprehensive tests above and below the waterline.