The carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway for sea trials following a nine-month maintenance availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower transits the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Va., June 13 as it begins Sea Trials. // U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shonna L. Cunningham
Ike’s planned incremental availability began last summer and was supposed to be done in March. It was extended into June due to major pump overhaul and unexpected winter storms, according to the Navy.
“Today we are absolutely ready to get back to sea,” said Capt. Marcus Hitchcock, Ike’s CO. “You can walk around and see the phenomenal changes around the ship.”
Deck Department boatswain's mates aboard Ike handle mooring lines in preparation for getting underway out of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. // U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Evans
Looks like someone is happy to be leaving the yards …
