Hull number CVN-65 The first, fastest, longest and best nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world.
From 1965-1975 she carried the hull number of CVA(N)-65
According to recent reports the ship is on her 25th deployment not 22nd deployment. http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=68797
Best Friends Paul Erickson John Killmer Stan Schmidt
Best Moment Support of "Operation Praying Mantis" against Iran. Transit of Suez Canal towards the Gulf of Sidra to enforce "Freedom of Navigation" within Libya's disputed territorial water dubbed by Muammar Gaddafi as "Line of Death." Promotion to Lieutenant.
Chain of Command V-2 Division, Air Department. V-2 Division Officer: LCDR Stan Schmidt Mini Boss: CDR Harry Hartshell Air Boss: CDR Norman Westerbuhr X.O.: Capt. Harry Rittenour C.O.: Capt Rocky Spane