20K views · 338 reactions | The First Nuclear Giant Ever Built — USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Shocked the World #USSEnterprise #FirstNuclearCarrier #NavalHistory #SeaDominance #WarshipLegend #MilitaryShock #ColdWarPower #ViralVideo | Navy History | Facebook

Five years ago today the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, Enterprise (#CVN65) was decommissioned. As we celebrate the centennial of the aircraft carrier this year, take a look back at some highlights from the ceremony. Interesting fact: steel from CVN 65 is being used in construction of the next Enterprise (#CVN80). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krgx4TbL7AY | HII

USS George Washington’s (#CVN73) mid-life refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH), currently underway at Newport News Shipbuilding, includes extensive upgrades and modernization. But this time it also includes a bit of U.S. Navy history – an anchor from Enterprise (#CVN65). Instead of trying to repair a damaged anchor on CVN 73, the Navy suggested shipbuilders swap it for one from the decommissioned CVN 65. Watch shipbuilders move the 32-ton anchor in the video below. | HII

Fifty years ago today, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was launched, making it the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The ship was originally designated CVAN, but changed to CVN in 1975. This short video montage is a tribute to the ship and her Sailors. Check out http://www.history.navy.mil/ for more great historical facts. | U.S. Navy

Watch: Highlights from the USS Enterprise Decommissioning Ceremony held at Newport News Shipbuilding Feb. 3, 2017. ICYMI: View the archived broadcast on our Facebook page. Download the NNS to Go mobile app to read more about the event. | HII

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) served as the world’s first nuclear-powered carrier, entering service in 1961 and shaping U.S. naval aviation for over five decades Its eight A2W reactors delivered unmatched endurance, driving the 93,000-ton ship to speeds exceeding 33 knots during Cold War and post-Cold War operations The ship carried around 85 aircraft and fielded Sea Sparrow launchers, Phalanx CIWS, and RAM systems, supported by SPS-48 and SPS-49 radar suites for layered defense Enterprise played key