Carl Vinson History

Question 0

How many years did he serve?

Answer 0

Over 50 years.

Question 1

Who was Carl Vinson?

Answer 1

A senator from Georgia.

Question 2

What was he known as?

Answer 2

The Father of The Two Ocean Navy

Question 3

What act did he help push?

Answer 3

The Vinson-Trammel Act

Question 4

When was the keel of the USS Carl Vinson laid down?

Answer 4

Oct 11, 1975

Question 5

When was the USS Carl Vinson commissioned?

Answer 5

March 13th, 1982

Question 6

What is the length of the ship from bow to stern?

Answer 6

1,115 FT and 4 IN

Question 7

Who was the commanding officer when the ship was commissioned?

Answer 7

Richard Martin

Question 8

What was the USS Carl Vinson’s home port?

Answer 8

Alameda, California

Question 9

What happens on July 23, 2001?

Answer 9

USS Carl Vinson deployed for the Persian Golf, in response of 9/11.

Question 10

What happened on Oct 7, 2001?

Answer 10

USS Carl Vinson launched the first air strikes in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Question 11

What happened on Jan 12, 2010?

Answer 11

USS Carl Vinson redirected home ports and were the first responders to Haiti after a 7.0 magnitude earth quake.