Command History and Heritage Flashcards
When was the keel to the USS Carl Vinson laid down
October 11, 1975
When was the USS Cole bombing
October 12, 2000
What is the Navy’s birthday
October 13, 1775
When was the Carl Vinson launched
March 15, 1980
When was the Carl Vinson commisioned
March 13, 1982
Who was the CO when the ship was commisioned
Richard Martin
Who was the sponsor when the ship was commisioned
Molly Snead
Where was Carl Vinson’s first port
Alameda, California
When did the Carl Vinson become the first aircraft carrier to operate in the bering sea
1986
When did the Carl Vinson launch the first airstrikes in support of operation enduring freedom
October 7, 2001
When did Carl Vinson head to Haiti in response to the earth quake
January 12, 2010
What is the length of the ship
1,115 feet, 4 inches
What is Carl Vinson Known as
The father of the two ocean navy
