Five years ago today the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, Enterprise (#CVN65) was decommissioned. As we celebrate the centennial of the aircraft carrier this year, take a look back at some highlights from the ceremony. Interesting fact: steel from CVN 65 is being used in construction of the next Enterprise (#CVN80). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krgx4TbL7AY | HII

The dome on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) bridge was changed during a 1979-1982 refit to replace the ship's older AN/SPS-32 and AN/SPS-33 radar systems and its electronic warfare (EW) antennas. The refit installed new, more modern radar systems and a mast that was more compatible with newer aircraft, replacing the original dome that housed the primitive "billboard" radar and EW equipment. Why the change was necessary: Outdated Technology: The AN/SPS-32 and AN/SPS-33 radars, though advanced for the