USS John F. Kennedy Crew

06/02/2026

USS NIMITZ (CVAN/CVN 68) - 02JUN26 - The NIMITZ has arrived in Jamaca for the final port visit for the Southern Seass 2026 operation. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - SERVE WITH COURAGE*

05/29/2026

29MAY26 - From the JFK Library Foundation, and I couldn't agree more - Happy 109th Heavenly Birthday Mr. President!!!!!!! :)

Make sure you click on the Link (Hopefully I've done it right). :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - *SERVE WITH COURAGE*

05/25/2026

30MAY63 - MEMORIAL DAY 1963 - President Kennedy.

"The high courage and the supreme sacrifice of Americans who gave their lives in battle have made it possible for our land to flourish under freedom and justice."

https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1963-05-30-c #?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C194-10-63

05/23/2026

22MAY26 - From Nafy Times, comes this report - USS NIMITZ (CVAN/CVN 68) takes the title/claim of the longest serving aircraft carrier from BIG-E-65 (USS ENTERPRISE). :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - *SERVE WITH COURAGE*

The 51-year-old USS Nimitz was commissioned on May 3, 1975.

05/20/2026

USS NIMITZ (CVAN/CVN 68) - 19MAY26ish - From the NIMITZ comes this news, as she crossed the line and some of her lowly Pollywogs, joined their Shipmates as they rose in stature and become Shellbacks.

Oh, remember this is 2026, and things change. I've been a Shellback since 23 April 1980, when I was on IKE, and there were things they did then, that they don't do now. Back then there were just guys on the ship, and so some traditions have faded into history, and from one of the pictures it looks like there are new traditions to take their place. So, again, things change, that's the Navy. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - *SERVE WITH COURAGE*

05/19/2026

19MAY26 - Hi Y'all, More from the FORD's Homecoming on 16 May. This report is from WVEC CH 13 - NORVA. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - SERVE WITH COURAGE*

Nearly 4,500 sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk Saturday after an 11-month deployment.

05/18/2026

17MAY26 - Hi Y'all, Just a quick history lesson on who Doris Miller was, and what he did, and why the Navy is naming a second ship after him, this time an aircraft carrier. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - SERVE WITH COURAGE*

Today, we honor the extraordinary bravery of Doris Miller, a U.S. Navy Mess Attendant who became one of the most recognizable American heroes of World War II.

On the morning of December 7, 1941, as the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Miller was serving aboard the USS West Virginia. When the ship was struck, Miller didn’t hesitate. He raced to aid the mortally wounded captain, carried injured shipmates to safety, and then, without any formal weapons training, manned a .50 caliber anti-aircraft gun and returned fire against the enemy.

For his courage under fire, Doris Miller became the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, one of the Navy's highest honors.

Though he lost his life in 1943 when the USS Liscome Bay was torpedoed, his legacy lives on as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and service above self.

Thank you, Doris Miller. Your bravery continues to inspire generations. 🇺🇸

05/17/2026

15MAY26 - NAVY TIMES - Future Carrier (USS) DORIS MILLER (CVN 81) delayed (at least) until 2034.

Hi Y'all, There will be more FORD stories posted, but,, I wanted to share this one about the future (USS) DORIS MILLER (CVN 81), and I added the (at least). We on JFK know about those delays. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R- Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - *SERVE WITH COURAGE*

A Navy official said the delay was the result of construction delays with another Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS Enterprise.

05/17/2026

17MAY26 - From WAVY-TV 10 - NORVA - This report on the FORD's return was originally posted yesterday (16 May). More to come. :)

TCAMGB.
V/R-Your Shipmate,
Bob Haner
*TWO SHIPS - ONE JFK FAMILY*
*DATE-NOLITE-ROGARE* - *SERVE WITH COURAGE*

Nearly 4,500 sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk Saturday morning following a historic and successful 11-month deployment.

Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). After their return, sailors reunited with their families and friends with great joy.

Click to view the photos: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/photos-uss-gerald-r-ford-brings-4500-sailors-home-to-hampton-roads/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WAVY_TV_10