100615-N-1256M-064 NEWPORT, (June 15, 2010) The decommissioned aircraft carrier Ex-USS Forrestal (CV 59) departs Naval Station Newport for a three-day cruise to Philadelphia. The first of the supercarriers, Forrestal was commissioned Sept. 29, 1955, and was in service for more than 38 years. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jorge Morales/Released) US Navy 100615-N-1256M-064 Ex-USS Forrestal (CV 59) departs Naval Station Newport for a three-day cruise to Philadelphia

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