USS America CVA-66

The fifth USS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of four Kitty Hawk-class super carriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s

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CHARLES W HORTON JR December 1, 2009 at 7:11pm

This is the ship that in 1979 was the carrier for VAQ-131 my future command. I was waiting for their return and later I was aboard the USS INDEPENDENCE under command of VAQ-131 to be relieved at the entrance of the Suez Canal in 1981.
Allen J. Schultz November 8, 2009 at 11:31am

I am on the right in profile pic. Served onbaord the American from 1984-1985. Worked in engineering E division.
Janeen Long May 25, 2009 at 12:43pm

Gary, he was there in the mid 80's
Janeen Long May 25, 2009 at 12:41pm

Happy memorial Day all. Check my new pix posted to all.
Gary Cardona February 24, 2009 at 3:59am

I was on the CVA-66 1974 to 1975

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I was with a squadron (RVAH3) on a ten day carrier qual sometime around 70-72 out of Norfolk. Anyway we had a collision with a foreign vessel and I believe it was on the port side but I am not sure. I recall hearing that the fuel lines had been cleared and vented before impact and that it was our fault for not yielding the right of way. We knew the hit was unavoidable about twenty minutes prior. Anyway, the damage wasn't too extensive and was above the water line. Does anyone happen to remember…

1973-75

She was home from April 73 until Dec 75 was in S-3 Div ,looking for anyone who served in the Div

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