Happy 50 To BIG E!!

USS Enterprise is the second oldest ship still in operation in U.S. naval history and the eighth the name Enterprise. The Big E is the carrier's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world and has been operating since 1961. It is the only Enterprise class carrier and use the 8 nuclear rekator! The ships of other aircraft carriers in armasa USN only use two reactors. This year it celebrated its 50 th year. Since opening its doors many historic operation was performed by the Enterprise. For example, it is a welcome return of freighter John Glenn, the first astronaut to land USA. It is also used to make a blockade against Cuba during the Cuban crisis Chavez. Want more? Vietnam War, the Gulf crisis, the Philippines coup crisis, the Balkans and the invasion of Afghanistan all involved Enterprise.Enterprise will only be retired in 2013 to make way for carrier class Gerard Ford.