Coverage dated January 15, 2025

Former USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia Navy Yard to be dismantled

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

An aircraft carrier is leaving its home at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia to make its final journey on Thursday morning.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Former USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia Navy Yard to be dismantled (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    An aircraft carrier is leaving its home at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia to make its final journey on Thursday morning.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Former USS JFK aircraft carrier scheduled to depart from Philadelphia Navy Yard for scrapyard (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The decommissioned aircraft carrier, formerly named after President John F. Kennedy, is scheduled to depart the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Thursday.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The USS John F. Kennedy begins its departure from Philadelphia ahead of planned dismantling (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The retired U.S. Navy vessel will head to Brownsville, Texas, on a two-week journey that will end with the aircraft carrier's dismantling.

  4. CBS News

    USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The retired USS John F. Kennedy​ aircraft carrier will embark on its final voyage after spending nearly two decades docked in Philadelphia.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is slated to leave Philadelphia on Thursday (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The 1,052-foot-long ship, which has been housed at the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility since 2008, is making its final voyage on the way to the scrap heap.

  6. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Live: Ex-USS John F Kennedy aircraft carrier departing Philly for final journey (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier will make its final journey after leaving Philadelphia on Jan. 16, 2025.

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