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Archive Home > 2012 > December > 02 > Next for the USS Enterprise: first scrapping, then museum

Next for the USS Enterprise: first scrapping, then museum

By Brock Vergakis / The Bulletin
December 2, 2012

NORFOLK, Va. — The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was retired from active service on Saturday, temporarily reducing the number of carriers in the U.S. fleet to 10 until 2015.

The USS Enterprise ended its notable 51-year career during a ceremony at its home....

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