NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 3, 2017) The final watchstanders of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), stand in formation after being relieved for the last time during the Enterprise decommissioning ceremony. Enterprise was decommissioned at Newport News Shipbuilding after 55 years of commissioned service. Enterprise deployed 25 times during its operational career and is the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier decommissioned by the Navy.

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