USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Philadelphia Navy Yard and the Navy mothball fleet

A close look at the decommissioned aircraft carrier JFK an the Navy's mothball fleet at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

[@IamGroot786]

I did my Med cruise on the "Big John" in 1997. That opening on the starboard side was the smoking area. Ahhh, the memories...

[@keithgregory7937]

I landed on her during Desert storm never forget about that Going 120 mph to 0 in 2 seconds.

[@larrysmith1568]

Do they use steel from decommissioned ships or just let them rust out?

[@GearZenChannel]

It will be scrapped.

[@GearZenChannel]

So, I can take my daughter down to see my old home?

[@MrJeep75]

It's going to be scraped