The USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is one of the most controversial Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, but it's not because of its crew or the ship itself.

Stennis: Delayed Midlife Overhaul and Possible Name Change In April, CVN-74 exited dry dock and began the second phase of its RCOH, with work reportedly more than 65% completed. The ship has since ...

The ship is the seventh Nimitz -class carrier to undergo this major life-cycle milestone. More than 4,000 Newport News employees will support the execution effort, which will continue through late ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of ...

USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) successfully completed sea trials on August 13, returning to homeport in Bremerton, Wash. after completing the final phase of a six-month maintenance availability.

USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is moved to an outfitting berth at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, April 8, 2024. US Navy Photo Extensive delays to the mid-life refueling and ...

“The change in redelivery schedule for USS John C Stennis (CVN 74) is primarily a reflection of growth work discovered after the ship arrived and challenges within the supply base,” NNS ...

CVN-74 has already received “significant upgrades” during the RCOH dry dock phase, which is part of an “extensive overhaul process, both inside and outside the ship,” according to HII.