(CVN-69). Laid down: 15 August 1970 Launched: 11 October 1975.

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(CVN-69)

Laid down: 15 August 1970

Launched: 11 October 1975

Laid down: 15 August 1970 Launched: 11 October 1975 Commissioned: 18 October 1977

Laid down: 15 August 1970 Launched: 11 October 1975 Commissioned: 18 October 1977 Reclassified: CVN-69 (Aircraft carrier nuclear powered)

Laid down: 15 August 1970 Launched: 11 October 1975 Commissioned: 18 October 1977 Reclassified: CVN-69 (Aircraft carrier nuclear powered) Status: Active in service in 2009

Laid down: 15 August 1970 Launched: 11 October 1975 Commissioned: 18 October 1977 Reclassified: CVN-69 (Aircraft carrier nuclear powered) Status: Active in service in 2009 Nicknamed: Ike

Class and type: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) Overall Length: 1,115 feet (340 m)

Class and type: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) Overall Length: 1,115 feet (340 m) Beam: Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m) Waterline: 134 ft (40.8 m)

Class and type: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) Overall Length: 1,115 feet (340 m) Beam: Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m) Waterline: 134 ft (40.8 m) Draught: Maximum navigational: 37 ft (11.3 m) Limit: 41 ft (12.5 m)

Class and type: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) Overall Length: 1,115 feet (340 m) Beam: Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m) Waterline: 134 ft (40.8 m) Draught: Maximum navigational: 37 ft (11.3 m) Limit: 41 ft (12.5 m) Draft: 37.7 feet (11.3 meters)

Class and type: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) Overall Length: 1,115 feet (340 m) Beam: Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m) Waterline: 134 ft (40.8 m) Draught: Maximum navigational: 37 ft (11.3 m) Limit: 41 ft (12.5 m) Draft: 37.7 feet (11.3 meters) Homeport: Naval Air Station North Island

The maximum number of aircraft the carriers can accommodate is 85-90, although current numbers are closer to 64.

On 02 January 2010, Eisenhower again deployed to the Middle East, the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. She again serves as the flagship of Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group commanded by Rear Admiral Philip S. Davidson.

Ike has earned a number of awards, including the Battle "E" in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2006 as the most battle efficient carrier in the Atlantic Fleet.

In 1999, she won the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for the Atlantic Fleet.

Ike has earned a number of awards, including the Battle "E" in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2006 as the most battle efficient carrier in the Atlantic Fleet. In 1999, she won the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for the Atlantic Fleet. She was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation with service star (1980, 1983)

Ike has earned a number of awards, including the Battle "E" in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2006 as the most battle efficient carrier in the Atlantic Fleet. In 1999, she won the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for the Atlantic Fleet. She was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation with service star (1980, 1983) The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three service stars (1990, 1992, 1995, 2001)

Ike has earned a number of awards, including the Battle "E" in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2006 as the most battle efficient carrier in the Atlantic Fleet. In 1999, she won the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for the Atlantic Fleet. She was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation with service star (1980, 1983) The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three service stars (1990, 1992, 1995, 2001) And many other awards...

In response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, Ike became the first carrier to conduct sustained operations in the Red Sea, and only the second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ever to transit the Suez Canal.

Ike served as a ready striking force in the event Iraq invaded Saudi Arabia, and participated in maritime interception operations in support of a United Nations embargo against Iraq.