U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier John C. Stennis: 'Out of Action' for More Than 5 Years

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July 11, 2024   
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier John C. Stennis: 'Out of Action' for More Than 5 Years

The USS John C. Stennis's overhaul and refueling, initially set to be completed by August 2025, has been delayed by 14 months and is now expected to finish in October 2026.

by Harrison Kass 
 
Summary and Key Points: The USS John C. Stennis's overhaul and refueling, initially set to be completed by August 2025, has been delayed by 14 months and is now expected to finish in October 2026.
 
-The delay is attributed to COVID-related workforce and material shortages, as well as unforeseen mandatory growth work following ship conditions assessments.

-This delay follows the challenging overhaul of the USS George Washington, which took six years and was marked by difficult living conditions for sailors.

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-navy-aircraft-carrier-john-c-stennis-out-action-more-5-years-211830

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The technical name for the yard periods is called SFOMS (Ship's Force Overhaul Maintenance System) known to the crew as something "slightly" different (Someone's F*cking Over My Ship).  This yard period takes it to a whole new level.