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Enterprise's Final Voyage Caps 50 Years of Service
The USS Enterprise, oldest and longest serving nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet, set sail on its final voyage from Norfolk Virginia. The ship's 4 000 crew face aging mechanics and unique maintenance demands while noting its storied history including the Cuban missile crisis and support for John Glenn and Top Gun filming. Capt William Hamilton spoke of aging challenges as the vessel proceeds toward retirement.
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