The Decommissioning Of The USS Enterprise

The Last Voyage (2013): The legendary USS Enterprise aircraft carrier has served as a constant reminder of American military power. After serving in every major conflict since the early 1960s it is now finally being decommissioned.
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"You go up on this flight deck, four and half acres of US sovereign territory, it can go wherever we need it to go without a permission slip." For five decades this giant war machine has patrolled the world's oceans, featuring in Hollywood blockbusters and engaging with every major conflict since the Cuban missile crisis. But as the world's conflicts change, so has technology, and now warships like the Enterprise are being replaced. "We're building an aircraft carrier right now that's going to be a technological leap that will be so much further advanced." For Eric Young, the ship's longest serving crewmember, it's an emotional farewell. "It's been a great ship. A great tour for me. There's a lot of history here."
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[@DinkleFarts]

Let's make sure that history never forgets the name: Enterprise.

[@ThePoreproductions]

Dinkle Farts Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship, enterprise. Her ongoing mission, to explore strange new world's, to seek out new life forms, and new civilizations. To boldly go, where no one has home, before.

[@kingofhalo9095]

There are plenty of alphabets.

[@IPGAuto]

They won't, because the CVN-80 is the new USS Enterprise.

[@elstontensley8913]

as long as there are trekies they wont forget

[@cosmopolitan4598]

@@IPGAuto Yep, just in the moment to type that, and see your comment. It's Ford Class

[@t5grrr]

I served as a reactor technician from 1967 to 1971 on the Big E with 4 deployments to Vietnam and even North Korea during the Pueblo incident. I regret only that I did not use the time to learn more than I did. A sad day when this iron beast sails no more.

[@kimbailey3782]

Did you know a Doug Ames?

[@dcs244832]

Awesome

[@cwj9202]

You were also on the ship then went we deployed again to North Korea in 1969 when NK shot down a US surveillance plane.

[@misterindependent7994]

Thank you for your service.

[@lindapowell117]

The USS Ranger went to N. Korea with the Enterprise when the Pueblo was taken. That was when that gutless president we had did nothing to get those 82 honorable sailors back. I remember thinking we will take down this useless dictator without firing a shot. But our president pulled back from a 6th rate nation. We lost a lot of face during that incident. I thought about it quite a bit. It never crossed my mind that a president would do that. Just think, N Korea would never have existed like it is today.

[@azshooter348]

I had the honor of touring Big E, moored at San Diego in 1967, the same year I earned my Eagle Scout Rank. I rode an elevator from flight deck, down, saw machine shops and even the bowling alley. Although too young to serve aboard the Enterprise, I feel the brief visit left with me a part of the soul of the ship. It was a heartbreak to hear of the decommissioning, but some small solace to know that steel from CVN 65 will be incorporated into the upcoming CVN 80.

[@jonb3902]

The name ENTERPRISE shall never die. WE ARE LEGEND!

[@francistalbot6584]

I am a nuclear engineer. This air craft carrier is old but still my favorite ship. Go Navy and Marines.

[@nurlana6655]

Do you know was any emergency situation's with nucler reactor on board or it's clissified information ?

[@wewd]

Eight Reactors, Nothing Faster

[@5695q]

When I was on it they only had 4 online at any one time and with that it could approach highway speeds. you could feel when they pulled the rods out because it had a rhythmic thump from a bent propeller that would increase as it went faster. Alameda to San Diego in ten hours.

[@kimmer6]

@@5695q Around 1983 or so I was working on feed pumps on it in Alameda through GE. I recall one engine room with a placard that said ''#1 Engine Longest Shaft, Best Screw''. Might have been #4, can't remember. ''Cold Iron Watch''. Do not rotate, radiate equipment while men are working aloft. Cleaners sweepers, man your brooms. We had feed pump turbines and gearboxes open in all 4 engine rooms. I never climbed so many stairs/ladders in 6 weeks. I realized even then what kind of history we were working on.

[@franktrunzo8754]

@None Ya why do they have to destroy the good flattop and the battle ships and the destroyers, it I illogical!!!!

[@mymrbrandon]

This ship is named after the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6) That fought in WW II, earning 20 Battle Honors, more than any ship in history.

[@Kline4661]

My great uncle Norris was on the USS Enterprise

[@judithstevenson1735]

Actually the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), like all the ships by that name was named after the ship that was captured by the U.S. forces during the Revolutionary War in 1775. Originally named George, the name was changed to the USS Enterprise.

[@ruffian2952]

My dad, too, served on CV-6, with VF--90. Other than his 5 sons, his proudest moment.

[@captaincharlemagne]

@@judithstevenson1735 yes true but the the ship was named after CV-6 no really remembers the first enterprise you talk about enterprise you get people taking about the legendary grey ghost. Or a star trek reference.

[@psychguy2838]

It was a shame the Navy never put the WWTwo CV-6 into mothballs someplace to eventually become a museum someplace in the US . Look at all the ships preserved as museums around the US . That ship easily had more battle history and casualties than half of the museum ships . Only finally knocked out of the war in 1945 by a Japanese suicide airplane .

[@konradhutchins5321]

Such a magnificent ship with an incredible history. As a Star Trek fan I can only echo a quote made by Jean-Luc Picard “History will never forget the name Enterprise”

[@KH4444444444N]

"This ship, and her history, will shortly become the care of another crew. To them and their posterity do we commit our future. They will continue the voyages we have begun, and journey to all the "undiscovered countries", boldly going where no man, where no one, has gone before.

[@ronmccon2290]

My father spent years on this great vessel when he was a young man and if it wasn’t for the Navy and the Uss Enterprise he would have never met my Mother.. He also took me to the decommissioning of this boat and it was then I realized this boat changed many life’s salute to all Servicemen and especially the men that were at the Naval base in Alameda (CVN-65)

[@terencesmith218]

we lived in alameda 60-68 dad stationed at Moffett Field

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

When I was in the Navy the ship (I hate to call it that) I was on had been at Gitmo doing a shakedown cruise at the same time the "Big E" was there. I was in the radar gang at the time. At one point I was tracking a contact on the radar. The XO wanted me to keep track of it. I ran the number for several minutes and the XO asked what was happening. I told him the speed and he said, "That's ridiculous! Do it again." So I did and got the same speed. He went to the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) to check out the call signals. He got out the book with the listings of all the ships opened it up and said "Oh." It was the Enterprise. All I can say is that that huge floating city was running at freeway speeds during the speed run. (I think I can tell you at least that otherwise I'd have to kill you if I told you the exact speed.) A couple of years later when we were in the Cuban Blockade we gave "token" fuel to the Enterprise. The mast of the ship I was on didn't even reach the flight deck. But what got me was when we broke away the "rooster tail" created by the churning of the screws as she went away was so big it could have sunk the ship. What got me was the Enterprise was out of sight within less than 15 minutes. The Big E was quite a ship.

[@triglide7072]

I was on her at that time, she was on a shakedown cruise and your right it was a fast ship.

[@brianhogg8779]

Whats bad is I served on her and she would reach high speed and no one still knew how fast we were going. But.... I will say we had gotten into pushup position and we could lift our hands from the deck and still be in pushup position. But if we lost traction that nonskid would eat us up. But yes she will always be number 1...

[@sotm6078]

I worked as a welder on this ship during an overhaul in Bremerton, Wa.

[@lynngeiger9168]

I also worked on this ship at Bremerton when the Island was replaced with the Forestal type island. Hate to see her cut up, but I hope to live long enough to see the NEW big E ford class when she commisions.

[@jp3923]

As a young sailor my brother served on this great carrier in its infancy and shared many stories with my husband and me. So sad to see it decommissioned.

[@infinitecanadian]

It is always sad to see an end to such a ship.

[@FLAME4564]

Its only fitting though. Though this is the only Navy ship to be part of an inspired a linage a linage that later continued into the sci fi universe and franchise we all know and love and evolve into the ship we all know and love courtesy of Matt Jefferies.

[@longenng4005]

But good news there will be a new aircraft carrier which is named as Enterprise in the future.

[@danieleborsari3446]

Yes

[@johnbennett1922]

It's A damn shame this ship could not have been made into A museum.

[@judithstevenson1735]

My son was fortunate enough to serve aboard this magnificent vessel on her last voyage. As he was removing his gear for the last time, he took me aboard her for a small tour. I had a chance to see the windlass room (where the anchor chain is kept). The size of the links in that chain is mind blowing. I also got to sit in the Captain's command chair. This experience was, by far, one of the greatest of my life.

[@IPGAuto]

The pride of the USS Enterprise lives on with the CVN-80, which started being built in 2017.

[@Perich29]

there almost done with it.

[@filthycasual8187]

@@Perich29 Not even close to "almost." It's only 13% done. Still a couple years to go yet before its planned launch date.

[@AnakinMarcZaeger]

"40 years ago, I was standing in this position in the Gulf of Tonkin." As they show footage of aircraft being launched from the USS Midway...

[@nogod7184]

Yeah. USS Midway CV-41.

[@cosmopolitan4598]

Yeah..., it's like we watch Rome ruins, while Caesars watch Egypt ruins.

[@brettt777]

I know, right? I watched a video last night that was all about the Nimitz, but all of the video they showed was of the Lincoln.

[@mikebell1961]

I served 2 West-Pacs onboard the Big E while assigned to VA-94 out of NAS Lemoore. She brought us home safe each time. Nothing but love and respect for this boat and all of my shipmates.

[@Jimmy-bm3xy]

I was in VA-22. 86 and 88 West-Pacs.

[@FLAME4564]

Lets hope that both star trek and the US Navy alike never forget the name that inspired the longest serving ship that we all know and love. The name. Enterprise!

[@jonathanstuart7354]

FLAME4564 yeah, the Star Trek thing was a little cringe though.

[@JCMC57]

Guess you don't know about CVN80 ENTERPRISE. The NAVY has already named her ENTERPRISE when she is built.

[@IPGAuto]

It lives on with the CVN-80, the new USS Enterprise is coming in early 2020s. It's already being built, since 2017.

[@cosmopolitan4598]

Navy keeps CVN 80, USS Enterprise Star Trek changes to USS Voyager #%@%#^@%#^@%

[@KH4444444444N]

This is the final cruise of the Enterprise under my command. This ship, and her history, will shortly become the care of another crew. To them and their posterity do we commit our future. They will continue the voyages we have begun and journey to all the undiscovered countries, boldly going where no man, where no ONE, has gone before.

[@GhostycrewJaeger]

Hmm.... She carried the name of the famous CV6 Enterprise All CVships named Enterprise are great ships

[@kafeelahmed6439]

She didn’t. Her name was carried from a US ship captured in the revolutionary war

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

Actually the old CVN-65 apparently will in part sail the Seas again . When CVN 80 is completed some of the steel from CVN 65 will be part of CVN 80. Sailed alongside her in the Tonkin Gulf during the Vietnam war on CVA 34 USS Oriskany. We were part of CTF 77 7th Fleet. Semper Fortis.

[@CAD-th1qe]

Godspeed Enterprise! You did your job protecting the world.Rest in peace old girl.You deserve it!

[@JohnSmith-mk2mh]

Have a very fond memory of this ship. I was the BMOW on the night President Nixon was piped over the 1mc, announcing the end of the Vietnam War. We were off the coast of Vietnam at that time.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Ships have a soul, makes me profoundly sad when they are mothballed or scrapped

[@sc1338]

Totally agree. I hate it

[@erniecorella7676]

Yes indeed it is a very Sad 😥 thing ☹️ it breaks my heart 💔.

[@ruffian2952]

Yes. Never really saw my father affected often but he mourned CV-6.

[@davidandmartinealbon3155]

Agreed, especially ships that led a long and interesting career

[@luckyroogaming3142]

USS Enterprise, the grey ghost. May you Rest In Peace. We shall never forget USS Enterprise.

[@danmarinucci317]

cvn65, thank you for your service young lady.

[@kenfulkerson9567]

There will always be a Enterprise, the most storied Name in the US Navy. Fair winds and following seas !!

[@cosmopolitan4598]

Yep, CVN 80, USS Enterprise, Ford Class

[@ruffian2952]

CV-6, USS Enterprise, Yorktown Class. Over 900 enemy aircraft downed, 71 ships sunk, 192 more enemy ships damaged. Beat that!

[@cosmopolitan4598]

@@ruffian2952 CVN 80: I will beat CV-6 with one of our F-35.

[@ruffian2952]

Well then, I tip my hat to your weapon but numbers speak for themselves.

[@cosmopolitan4598]

@@ruffian2952 Yep, I like CV 6. Midway?

[@donaldthomason4588]

Summed up perfect by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, "Somehow I doubt this will be the last ship to carry the name Enterprise." 😉

[@marcziegenhain8420]

"Plenty of letters left in the alphabet."

[@robertrockwell7581]

me and a buddy of mine singed up for the Navy in 1975. i was going too be a fireman on the flight deck of the Enterprise. my buddy wanted too train as a boilermaker repairman. and they would not guarantee him the job so he backed out and when he did i did also. biggest mistake i ever made. two years later i joined the Michigan National Guard. wish today i would have gone on too the Enterprise. may she live on in all those who served on her.

[@JustConfused3520]

"So as long as we live, there are things that will never go our away, When we die, it must happen in a way that carries no regrets" - CV-6

[@Laserblade]

WESPAC 74-75. VAQ-137 ADJ, AIMD. She was CVAN in those days. That ship was unbelievably fast, she routinely outran her escorts. The world knew her name - and her proximity. A weapons platform of unequaled capability, or an emissary of disaster relief, it was her commander's job to see that she stood ready for either. I can still remember the smell of JP, the thump of a trap with the hiss of the arresting gear, and the shudder that ran down her keel when the catapult piston hit the water break. It was an honor to have served aboard that proud ship.

[@ableasdale2000]

USS Enterprise. Hats off.

[@RoisinT2]

Exatcly. Sad to see her gone. My entire life (40y) its been on the news and the one and only. Kinda weird it is no more.. Im a foreigner, but these ships have always be awesome. Though BB's have been even more appealing to me, especially the one and only 63.. Mighty Mo. Now that was a sad tay to see them go.. One day, one day i will come and visit it.. dream.

[@ableasdale2000]

@@RoisinT2Exactly. Beautiful ships.

[@Wh0isTh3D0ct0r]

One of the highlights of my childhood was getting a chance to stand on the flight deck of the Enterprise in Norfolk, VA.

[@mattallen5335]

There will always Be a ship with the name Enterprise.

[@randyboisa6367]

I'm giving her all she's got!!! the dilithium crystals cant take it captain!

[@nehasharma-ee2vd]

Randy Boisa pfe9

[@franktrunzo8754]

And captain james t Kirk of the enterprise ncc1701

[@mikescott53]

My 1st ship 1972-1974. V-2 Div A/G. I loved seeing the old arresting gear machinery.

[@russgammon4593]

Mike: Did you know Jim Ryan, Bobbie Chandler, Mike Shulte, Gary Knicklebien, David Spears Steve Price ect,ect?? I was in the Gear from 74-76 must have just missed you. Be safe. Russ Gammon ( [e-mail])

[@mikescott53]

@@russgammon4593 Everyone sounds familiar except for Gary Knicklebien. I may have known him by a nickname. I crossed decked to the Oriskany in 1974 just before the Big E deployed to Westpac. Did tours on the America & John F. Kennedy as well before I retired out of NAS Key West, Fl. in 1995. Never ever forgot my 2 years on Enterprise.

[@wilhard45]

I went aboard the Enterprise in 1967 during an "open house" at Pearl Harbor. Just going aboard I was struck by its size. Myself and a few friends who worked at CinCPac got a bit more of a tour not seen by the general public. The combat center was very cool. Going onto the bridge was mind blowing. Looking out on the flight deck was amazing. Sorry to see her retire but she gave us her all as did all of her crews. I look forward to the next Big "E" to be launched.

[@qwesty-7021]

The Enterprise was pure perfection

[@jamo3776]

I was on her in the 70's when I was a Boy scout when they had an Open House I remember riding the big Aircraft elevators SAD Beam me UP Scotti

[@RRIA_America]

They better not use this for "NAVY MISSILE TESTING" for artificial reef, this is my favorite air craft carrier, this American ship is a beast.

[@ronaldhuff635]

you know you're getting old when all of those majestic ships that were there when you were a youn sailor are decommisioned and out of service, they were at thier half life then,,, back in the 80s, and from the way the navy talked then, they'd be around for a whole lifespan more, and now they're all gone, as well as my favorite planes, including those beautiful f- 14 tomcats, progress has to be made, i know, but ,, still.

[@leonardvarmette7986]

....cannot agree with you more.... went to boot camp at Great Lakes in mid-1961... all of the ships I ever served on (all were World War II hulls...) have long been scrapped. I never served in an airedale rating.. was a Radioman for my time in service...the "black-shoe Navy"....best of luck to all of my shipmates...we are all getting on in years and not sure how many are left...we will all meet at "Fiddlers Green" at some point....!!

[@jayarrison4807]

All of the planes and helicopters that were on the "USS Enterprise" were "awesome" but that "F-14 Tomcat" was and still is one "awesome" "mamma"!!! I still get a "heart throb" every time I see one! (ha!ha!)🤪 The others were awesome too; The "Skyhawk, The Corsairs, The F-4 Phantoms, maybe the F-15 Eagles( It has been 42 yrs. since my enlistment ended), for sure The Intruders, At times the "Jolly Green Giant" helicopters,The "Apachie" helicopters, At times a "Chinook" helicopter or two, the "mail" plane, The radar/sonar planes with the "dome" on top, and if there is anything else that I may have missed! We also had a jet "reconnisance plane but I don't remember the "designation"! May we always be with the "Lord" as much as "He" has been with us!

[@jayarrison4807]

we also had some "Crusader" jets (I don't want to miss anything)!

[@danieldavis2447]

I served on board the Big E as a member of VA-97 Warhawks 78-79 west pac. It was a great honor to, at that time, to be on board the world' largest war ship helping to keep the sea lanes open. Many good memories. Sad to know she is no longer on active duty.

[@user-be8pm5qw7h]

I was there too , I was in VA27 the Royal maces out of Lemoore CA that was my second cruise I volunteer to go back up to the flight deck as an plane captain, we were lucky we didn't have no disaster, good luck my shipmate *****

[@Checkpoint1763]

I feel I owe her a debt of gratitude for her contribution to our freedom and safety, when it mattered most.

[@garymcaleer6112]

Great post, JP.

[@mchristr]

Does he mean to say that people, both soldiers and civilians, are killed in wars? That's a profound observation.

[@j.j.jamison4593]

1967/68 - 2 WESTPAC cruises. Life time memories....... 20 years old at that time! Homeported NAS ALAMEDA.

[@Checkpoint1763]

I stood and walked on her deck and gully-way back in the 80’s in Subic, Philippines. She was as awesome as she could ever be!

[@empiricalpanzervii1556]

I pray that someone will make this ship a museum. ☺

[@budmeister]

nope

[@curtekstrom6600]

It can not be done.

[@catherinetull9690]

My oldest son served on the USS Enterprise!

[@Pilotc180]

Thank you to every brave sailor who sailed the seas protecting the USA in this great warship

[@greylonbrady]

Can't wait for the Enterprise A

[@ThePoreproductions]

Amaet or B, C, and especially D, or E.

[@jimstokes2942]

She was a unique ship. I was last on board in January 1986.

[@cherifbar]

This great ship is a monument to freedom and must be preserved as a floating museum.

[@enterprisespatton6549]

cherifbar unfortunately, that's not possible. due to the fact that, you need to take apart the ship to get to the reactors, but the costs to save the ship is a price the govement is not willing to pay. I want to see the ship saved my self, who know they could build a replica.

[@daveschwartz9712]

I did 6 years on the Big E and made her anchor gold the second time

[@kitclayton5144]

Dave Schwartz Thank you for your service!

[@jayarrison4807]

Dave Schwartz, What years were you on the "Big E"?

[@daveschwartz9712]

@@jayarrison4807 1984 1988 and 2000 2002

[@jayarrison4807]

I was on the "Enterprise" (1974-1978) (A-Division) under (Enginering Dept.)(Ship's "company"). It was an "awesome" experience!

[@ryannguyen7466]

The Grey Ghost will come back bigger and better soon.

[@nathanphillips3640]

Nathan Phillips, I served on her in 1990-1994 as an MR. I will miss her she was home!!

[@davebowrin7361]

My family and I were vacationing in 2001 Virginia Beach and we were parasailing. The Enterprise was about 6 miles at sea and we could see her as we were in the air. It was 😎 cool

[@opinionator3884]

Nice video. Father served aboard Enterprise in the 70's.

[@Orca19904]

"Somehow I doubt this will be the last ship to carry the name Enterprise."

[@SoapinTrucker]

A lot of us aboard the USS Long Beach CGN-9, in Bremerton Washington in the early 80's were seriously sad to see the Enterprise leave PSNS!!!!! They were a GREAT crew, always got along great out in town those couple three years!!!! 💯😎👍⚓

[@johnlohman8311]

Sorry to see her done with her mission, but she did her job and now its time for younger ships to take her place. God bless the Big E

[@thedocdodge]

I sailed on her in 1998-1999 with VAW-126. RIP Enterprise!

[@russgammon3469]

oops I'm a thinking that young man was pointing out the engine cables, which pulls the moveable cross head with a ram that pushes the ethylene glycol through the C.R.O. valve into the main engine cylinder, in which has a floating piston and is charged to 400psi. after the moveable cross head almost 2blocks into the C.R.O. valve, . I thought it was the cross deck pendent, a separate wire on the flight deck which was replaced every 100 traps. That's what I heard any way

[@andrasbarkanyi7876]

arrest wires and walves are the most sensitive parts of the System. Russian i.e. cannot follow this tech challenge level at all!

[@bobbygore7558]

Wow 10 years Master chief. Much respect that’s a long time.

[@allgood6760]

Cool vid!. a bit of history there it came to NZ once...thanks from NZ 🇳🇿👍

[@JonesingUSAF]

Pretty cool feeling looking down on the E from the deck of the JFK! Also cool knowing that the new E is getting built in the dry dock!!

[@Turboy65]

The last voyage of the Enterprise SHOULD have been a transatlantic speed run to Devonportk, UK, setting an official world record for a displacement hull and atlantic crossing.

[@toddbrady9778]

This old reporter is still in service since the Vietnam War, why would he be surprised that a US nuclear powered aircraft carrier was also still in service since then.

[@jeremyney3116]

Proud to have served in the RM shack and as SAR swimmer 1995-1998

[@waterheaterservices]

Special delivery for Victory Charlie with love.

[@billkrayerjr.276]

Beautifully done. #FarewellBigE

[@knightlife98]

An Absolute Iconic, Naval Legend!!! 🇺🇸💪😢

[@francisginese3500]

As a young sailor in 1962 aboard the USS Randolph CVS 15 we were tied up at pier 12 NOB. I was asigned to help tie up the Enterprise the first time she came in. Some 45 years later I was on a tour from our ships reunion and I saw the Big E right were I helped tie her up. I couldn't beleave she was still in commission. Then a few years later at another reunion I seen her at he Newport News Shipbuilding docks next to the Gerald Ford were they had removed her recactors .

[@RTH-xo6gl]

55 years for this one ! Enterprise has been in fleet one way or another for century.

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

She should have been saved. Doesn't deserves to be destroyed. CVN 65 will never be forgotten. Long live Enterprise.

[@weebvsreviewch9484]

USS Enterprise BEST CARRIER SINCE WW2 UNTIL TODAY

[@aaronzeiger216]

What an amazing ship

[@jamesfinley1075]

The Enterprise was inactivated in December of 2012, so there could not have been a 2013 cruise.

[@ShellbackUSN]

My first memory of the Big E was getting off the bus at the pier in Alameda (workups for the 89-90 World Cruise) and thinking to myself, I get to work on her flight deck. VA-94.

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

I'd be all for adding a new rule to the Navy's book that at no time can the fleet operate without a ship named Enterprise on the active roster. :)

[@jayarrison4807]

All the ships are "awesome" in the "Navy" and not just the "carriers"! All the ships and personel have been "awesome"! I hope and pray that things will work out for the women in our "Armed Forces" and otherwise!

[@ramsoncole4605]

VF-114, CAG-11, USS Enterprise CVN-65, 86-90

[@norms3913]

The only carrier with 5 battlestars earned in 50 years

[@byronharano2391]

Wow. Over 50 years of Service. Quite the carrier. CVN 65 USS Enterprise. Fog horn blast.

[@micpar2]

I stood on the bridge in 1982/83 when it was at the then Subic Bay Naval base the Philippines. Semper fi

[@aaronzimmet3441]

I'm going either navy or marines it would've been nice to sail on the big E hopefully I will be fortunate enough to land on CVN-80 the next step in the journey of the big E

[@mrslap1089]

She is a legend man my friend serve on it as a crew on Enterprise he always see that all other crew enjoying that ship even that ship is like 50 or 70 years old maybe Enterprise will come back as CVN-80 Gerald R Ford Class idk maybe she will back or nah (maybe she will finish at 2027)

[@gtc1961]

Enterprise 80-82, almost the entire time in the yards...it was when they changed her island form a "beehive" to the standard square one it has today.

[@jayarrison4807]

I was "staioned" aboard the "U.S.S." "Enterprise" from 1974-1978. The "Enterprise" had the "unique", "square" conning tower then. According to the "U.S." "Military Post" web that can be seen through "Internet" by way of your "cellphone" or "lap-top" computer, the "Enterprise" was in the "Naval Shipyards" in Bremerton, Washington from 1980-1982. There may have been some changes in the "conning tower" of the "USS Enterprise" during those years. I am not trying to "contradict" your statements.

[@thomasnikkola5600]

The Big E! Hard to believe she's gone.

[@jameswsomers]

There are many stories about how fast the Big"E" was.Nobdy will tell you how fast but will give you an example such as it was ther and got here in so many hours.Always with great pride in their eyes,even if they were on another ship.

[@craigschneider1820]

I was there and I'll tell you it was faster than everything else.

[@coltsrule5150]

As a Star Trek fan, I wish they would give the name, Enterprise, to a submarine. If you think about, serving aboard the NCC 1701 USS Enterprise would be a lot like serving aboard a sub. Instead of being surrounded by water, they're surrounded by space.

[@longenng4005]

US Navy has announced that the aircraft carrier cvn-80 will be named as Enterprise.

[@marcziegenhain8420]

Actually the interior.of Archer's NX-01 looked more like a submarine.

[@The_Fit_ness_monster]

I was on that deployment and the 2011 one🤟

[@Otaku155]

She MUST be a museum!!!!

[@joshuaroe1402]

Me and my little brother both launched aircraft off of this ship about ten years apart.

[@daveschwartz9712]

Did 2 tours on the Big E

[@adventuressurvivalinthailand]

5:48 where those visitors coming out of a C1 Trader? The Trader was replaced by the C2 Greyhound

[@pineli6752]

The aircraft carrier that starred in Top Gun.

[@juliamason8393]

My youngest son Jared B. Mason was a ember of the last crew on this ship on the last cruise of Big E before she was de-commissioned.

[@larryr6084]

The name ENTERPRISE is legendary. From the first to be named to the future ships that will carry her name proudly to my favorite sci-fi show star trek.

[@Gardner0871public]

Not one comment about Seaman Olsen? 😍 Also, go Navy! Ship’s company, CV-66 U.S.S. America 91-92

[@filthycasual8187]

Wow... okay, bit unrelated, but I was always wondering why the hell the Vipers in the rebooted Battlestar Galactica had the pilot's name and rank printed on them. Seeing the jets here on Enterprise's flight deck, I now know where that was taken from. May CVN-80 be a worthy successor to this beautiful ship. Let's make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise.