John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) achieves preliminary acceptance

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding achieved preliminary acceptance of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the final step before formal delivery to the U.S. Navy.

The completed milestone allows the Navy to begin underway test and evaluation of the carrier's unique systems and lets the crew build operational proficiency. CVN 79 departed Newport News Shipbuilding for Naval Station Norfolk after having completed acceptance trials in August.

Headline metrics

Carrier class	2nd Gerald R. Ford-class carrier
Milestone	Preliminary acceptance	Final step before formal delivery

Highlights

Completed eventCVN 79 departed Newport News Shipbuilding on September 29 for Naval Station Norfolk.
Next phaseThe Navy can begin underway test and evaluation and crew proficiency work.

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