Welcome USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is the seventh Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and is named in honor of Senator John. C. Stennis of Mississippi.

USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), named for Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi, is the seventh of the Nimitz -class of nuclear -powered supercarriers in the United States Navy.

Jun 18, 2024 · Stennis began the refueling and complex overhaul in 2021 and was due to finish the massive, multi-billion overhaul by August 2025.

Apr 9, 2025 · USS John C. Stennis, first dry docked back in 2021, remains out of service during this critical time.

Apr 23, 2025 · At a time when the U.S. Navy could use all of the aircraft carriers it can get for global deployments in several hot spots, the USS John C. Stennis is still out of action.

March 27, USS John C. Stennis, escorted by USS Antietam (CG 54), entered the Arabian Gulf to conduct a dual-carrier exercise with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike …

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) held a change of command ceremony, Nov. 7, in Newport News, Virginia, where Capt. J. Patrick Thompson was relieved by Capt. Matthew J. Kiser as …

The John C. Stennis started the long process of the overhaul in 2021. The Navy originally thought it would be ready in August of this year. But that date has been pushed back.

Apr 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC – USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) undocked from drydock April 8, completing a significant milestone during its multi-year Refueling and Complex …

Oct 27, 2025 · The USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), one of the United States Navy’s most formidable Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, has entered a prolonged period of …